Youth Voice Peer Mentor

Boys Town Louisiana, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Boys Town Louisiana, Inc. seeks a dedicated youth advocate to promote youth voice and engagement across our programs. You will facilitate youth advisory boards, run focus groups, and help leadership incorporate youth feedback into program development and evaluation.

You will mentor youth, support life skills development, and connect participants with resources while upholding safety, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. A strong background in youth services is essential.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 21 years of age required.
• Experience in youth advocacy, mentoring, peer support, or related human services work preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides safe and effective services.
• Adheres to safety and boundaries policies with youth.
• Attends safety training and risk management sessions.
• Recruits youth participants for regional Youth Advisory Boards.
• Plans and facilitates Youth Advisory Board meetings.
• Gathers and documents feedback from participating youth.
• Prepares summaries and reports of focus group findings.
• Communicates trends and recommendations to program leadership.

Conocimientos

Youth development

Child welfare knowledge

Community resources

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Group facilitation

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma

Minimum 21 years of age

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Boys Town Louisiana, Inc. seeks a dedicated youth advocate to promote youth voice and engagement across our programs. You will facilitate youth advisory boards, run focus groups, and help leadership incorporate youth feedback into program development and evaluation.

You will mentor youth, support life skills development, and connect participants with resources while upholding safety, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. A strong background in youth services is essential.