Youth Peer Programs Lead & Advocacy Coordinator

WNY Independent Living Inc.; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New York Independent Living, Inc. (WNYIL) seeks a Young Peers Coordinator to lead the Young Peers Program across Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.

You will supervise Youth Peer Advocates, provide peer support in person and online, and partner with the COO on budgeting and funding proposals. The role requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Services, experience with youth peer services, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• Youth Peer Advocate credential preferred.
• Three years of direct youth peer service experience.
• Experience supervising staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Young Peers Program across Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.
• Monitor progress and evaluate the impact of the program.
• Achieve and report the progress of program goals to appropriate funding sources.
• Supervise all Youth Peer Advocates (YPAs) according to WNYIL policies, procedures and practices.
• Jointly develop the annual budget of Young Peers Program with the COO.
• Monitor, maintain, and request goods and services necessary for the operation of the program.
• Coordinate WNYIL’s Young Peers Advisory Council, including recruitment, meeting logistics, and recordkeeping.
• Advocate and promote interests of the Young Peers Advisory Council in the community, state and nation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Peer support

Communication skills

Budget coordination

Grant writing

Documentation & records

Education

Associate degree in Human Services

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Tools

Excel

Databases

Word processing

Networks

Job description

Western New York Independent Living, Inc. (WNYIL) seeks a Young Peers Coordinator to lead the Young Peers Program across Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.

You will supervise Youth Peer Advocates, provide peer support in person and online, and partner with the COO on budgeting and funding proposals. The role requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Services, experience with youth peer services, and strong communication.