Youth Peer Advocate - Sullivan

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference; Village of Monticello (NY); In loco; USD 42.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Student Loan Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference in Monticello, NY is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate who can model positive behavior and connect participants with local resources. Strong written and verbal communication skills and basic Microsoft Office proficiency are desired.

Responsibilities include educating recipients in self-help techniques, teaching coping strategies, maintaining documentation, attending meetings, and supporting rehabilitation goals.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• NYS Peer Advocate credential must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Mansioni

• Educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes.
• Teach effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience.
• Teach symptom management skills.
• Assist in clarifying rehabilitation.
• Attend required meetings.
• Maintain documentation/reports.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Office

Communication

Lived experience

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Peer Advocate credential

Descrizione del lavoro

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$20-22 an hour
Full Time and Part Time opportunities available.

Position Summary:

The Youth Peer Advocate are individuals who can be role models to recipients in our program. The youth peer advocates are personally familiar with associated challenges and available community resources for recipients. The ideal candidate for this position will have exemplary written and verbal communication skills. The youth peer advocate should be knowledgeable in community resources available to recipients/families the program will serve. The individual in this role should have computer skills - Microsoft office.

Responsibilities:

• Educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes.
• Teach effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience.
• Teach symptom management skills.
• Assist in clarifying rehabilitation.
• Attend required meetings.
• Maintain documentation/reports.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• NYS Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment.

Experience:

• Must self-identify as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges or has received services in any one of the child serving systems juvenile justice, foster care, special education, addiction recovery.
• Must be between 22-30 years of age
• Driver's license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment is required.

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement:Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.