Youth Peer Advocates Needed - Monroe County

AspireHopeNY; Town of Rush (NY); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Per diem schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

AspireHope NY, Inc. is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate to empower young people facing social, emotional, medical, or behavioral challenges. You will mentor and advocate, drawing on your lived experience to support youth and help them pursue their goals.

The role requires availability for evening and weekend shifts, and uses a per diem schedule with flexible hours. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Formación

• Aged 18–30 and self-identify as a person with direct experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges as a young person or have used services in child-serving systems.
• Must have leadership qualities, advocacy knowledge, and ability to maintain confidentiality and complete documentation.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor and advocate for youth facing similar challenges to help them overcome obstacles.
• Provide supportive, youth-centered guidance and resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required documentation
• Coordinate with community resources as needed to assist youth.

Conocimientos

Lived experience

Advocacy

Confidentiality

Documentation

Evening & weekend availability

Driver's license

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Join AspireHope NY, Inc. as a Youth Peer Advocate! We're looking for individuals aged 18 to 30 who self-identify as a person with first-hand experience with a social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges as a young person or have received services in any one of the child-serving systems (juvenile justice, foster care, special education, or addiction recovery).

As a Youth Peer Advocate, you'll utilize your lived experiences and empathetic understanding to give back to your community. Through mentorship, advocacy, and support, you'll empower young individuals facing similar challenges to overcome obstacles and pursue their goals. Desired qualities include leadership skills, advocacy knowledge, availability for evening and weekend shifts, commitment to confidentiality and documentation, and the ability to use personal experiences to support youth in their healing journey.

This position offers a per diem arrangement with flexible scheduling and varying hours. Compensation includes a wage of $18.32 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with a driver's license. Background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted at no cost to applicants. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young individuals and fostering hope within our community!