Youth Peer Advocates Needed - Wayne County

AspireHopeNY; Town of Lyons (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem arrangement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

AspireHope NY, Inc. is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate. You will mentor and advocate for young individuals facing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges using your lived experience.

The role emphasizes empowerment, confidentiality, and support to help youths pursue their goals. Per diem with flexible hours and mileage reimbursement are included.

Qualifications

• Aged 18–30 with first-hand experience or services in child-serving systems.
• Ability to leverage personal experience to support youth in their healing journey.
• Commitment to confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and advocacy to youth facing similar challenges.
• Support youth in pursuing goals and navigating systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required documentation.

Skills

Lived experience

Mentorship

Advocacy

Evening/weekend availability

Confidentiality

Documentation

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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!