Youth Peer Mentor

Educational Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO Policy

Competitive Salary

Medical & Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plans

Discount Perks for Movies and Shows

Free Gym Membership

Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Job summary

Educational Alliance is seeking a Youth Peer Mentor in New York, NY, to provide recovery services and support to ACS-involved youth and families. The role involves building rapport, facilitating access to treatment services, and conducting sessions with youth and families. Candidates should have a High School Diploma/GED, experience in addiction services, and the ability to use lived experiences to support recovery. Benefits include generous PTO, medical insurance, a pension plan, and discounts on various programs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 to 30 years old with first-hand recovery experience.
• NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or (CPRA-P) preferred.
• Computer proficiency in electronic database systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver youth-focused recovery services to teens and families.
• Assist youth with goal-setting regarding their recovery.
• Conduct sessions with youth and guardians for support.

Skills

Peer support experience

Motivation and engagement skills

Knowledge of recovery models

Cultural competency

Advocacy skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Youth Peer Mentor who will deliver youth-focused, culturally responsive, and trauma informed recovery services to ACS-involved youth and families. The YRM will focus on building rapport, assessing the youth’s stage of change, exploring change goals, and offering tailored interventions to promote motivation and readiness for change.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide orientation to youth regarding the process of Project ENTER and build motivation for and facilitate access to SUD treatment/recovery services.
• Engage youth around preventing an increase in use, staying motivated, and accessing youth development resources.
• Explore potential change goals, offer tailored interventions to promote motivation and readiness for change, address barriers to care, and explore treatment and recovery options in the youth’s local community.
• Assist youth to identify their goals and interests regarding recovery and develop strategies for achieving these goals.
• Escort individuals to appointments with agencies, self-help groups, and other community resources as needed.
• Identify and support linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.
• Promote self-advocacy by assisting youth to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals, and objectives established as a focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.
• Conduct a session with the youth and their parent(s)/guardian to identify support needed to foster holistic recovery.
• Promote and participate in outreach to inform community members about the Center’s services.
• Connect youth (and families) to specialized educational and employment services as needed.
• Make referrals for family members to the Center for prevention programming, peer, and family support.
• Maintain information database pertaining to peer activities.
• Accurately and efficiently document interactions with individuals in appropriate files and electronic databases.
• Provide advocacy services to ACS and juvenile justice involved participants.
• Facilitate meetings for family members.
• Develop relationships with community groups/agencies.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other pertinent events as recommended by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must be 18 to 30 years old and identify as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges.
• NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or (CPRA-P)- preferred
• Ability to use lived experiences to support youth in their resiliency/recovery and wellness.
• Familiarity of HCBS Behavioral Health “peer service” model.
• Experience with culturally diverse populations in an addiction service setting.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in electronic database systems preferred.
• Availability to work flexible schedule including weekends.

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks, Etc.
• Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.