Peer Youth Advocate Job at Vibrant Emotional Health
Vibrant Emotional Health New York, NY 10004
$25.01 - $25.77 an hour
Position Title: Peer Youth Advocate
Salary: $25.01-$25.77
Department: YES Adolescent Skills Center
Reports to: Program Director
Location: In-House
Schedule: 21 Hours/Week M-F 9 to 5
Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health’s groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.
Position Summary:
Peer Youth Advocate is responsible for engaging program enrolled youth and their families in the identification of needs and assist in the pursuit of academic, mental health and recreational goals. This include but is not limited to the collaboration with other organizations, public education about youth mental health issues, assist in the organization of social, recreational and education activities, represent the interest of youth in public forums and advisory groups, data entry and other duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Serves as a role model for Adolescent Skills Center Manhattan (YES) program participants.
- Provides peer support to ASC enrolled youth.
- Facilitates support groups as needed.
- Assists in tutoring and education classes as needed.
- Appropriately and effectively interacts with agency personnel.
- Attends weekly supervision and case conferences meetings.
- Attends meetings, trainings, and seminars as required.
- Demonstrates willingness to work flexible hours on occasion.
This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned, as assigned by supervisor.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, youth, families, service providers, employers, and others.
- Ability to remain calm and composed under stress.
- Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation.
- Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgment/decisions.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a young adult who has experienced mental health challenges and who has received mental health services.
- Knowledge of other child and adolescent service systems helpful.
- Must be comfortable discussing personal history of mental health challenges with ASC enrolled youth.
- High school degree or GED required.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Physical Requirements:
- Mostly sedentary work, using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre-tax transit/parking, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available. 4 weeks’ vacation, plum benefits, etc.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who come from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who come from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). VIBRANT DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS NOR WILL YOU BE REACHED OUT TO FOR SENSITIVE INFORMATION BY EMAIL OR PHONE DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
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