Youth Peer Advocate — Impactful Support with Flexible Travel

Sycamores; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Sycamores is seeking a Peer Advocate in Pasadena, California, to provide peer support to children and youth in various settings. The ideal candidate will have lived experience in mental health services and will work collaboratively to enhance consumer involvement while adhering to program standards.

Responsibilities include active hands-on support and traveling to different client locations, which requires a reliable vehicle and acceptable driving record. Starting pay is between $20 and $22 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a consumer of mental health services is required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Candidate must have a personal, reliable vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide active hands-on peer support to children and youth.
• Collaborate with program areas to increase consumer involvement.
• Travel regularly to various client locations.

Skills

Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services

Ability to provide peer support

Reliable transportation

Flexibility in travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sycamores is seeking a Peer Advocate in Pasadena, California, to provide peer support to children and youth in various settings. The ideal candidate will have lived experience in mental health services and will work collaboratively to enhance consumer involvement while adhering to program standards.

Responsibilities include active hands-on support and traveling to different client locations, which requires a reliable vehicle and acceptable driving record. Starting pay is between $20 and $22 per hour based on experience.