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Hope For Youth, Inc Hope For Youth has provided services for children, youth and families for over 50 years, spanning a continuum of care from out-patient, clinical and preventive services, to foster care, diagnostic and emergency residential services. The organization works with children as young as birth through 21 across the Long Island region. The Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program licensed by the NY State Office of Mental Health and designed to address the significant needs of children ages 10 up to 21, who are at risk of entering, or are returning home from high intensity services, such as inpatient settings or residential services, using a multi-disciplinary team. Job Description
Youth Peer Advocates (YPA) are individuals aged 18-30 years old, who self-identify as a person who has first hand experience with mental health and/or co-occurring behavioral health challenges. Peer advocates are in a unique position to serve role models, educate recipients about self help techniques and self help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience and teach symptom management skills. To be a successful Youth Peer Advocate, you must be ready, willing, and able to do the following: Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes Provide rehabilitative support services through an array of formal and non-formal services to the parent, family member or caregiver for the benefit of the child/youth Offer support necessary to ensure engagement and active participation of the youth in the treatment planning process and the ongoing implementation and reinforcement of skills Engage youth in services that provides the opportunity for the youth to expand their skills and strategies necessary to move forward in meeting their personal, individualized life goals, develop self-advocacy skills, and to support their transition into adulthood Attend trainings and professional development as assigned Attend daily team meetings and family meetings as assigned Provide transportation for client to their service location as necessary Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations How you will generally spend your time in this job: 60% Direct family therapeutic contact including transportation, 20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings, and 20% Staff/team meetings/supervision/training Requirements
To Qualify For This Job You Need To Be: Youth Peer Advocate Credential with one year experience Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with EHRs Highschool Diploma or GED Valid NYS driver's license in good standing Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, driving own vehicle What We Offer
This Opportunity is being offered as Full Time, 35-hour work week (flexible hours) We offer excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment. Our benefits include: Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Special Events and Recognition Awards Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available 91% Employer-paid medical premiums Generous paid time off Agency-funded Pension Plan Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary: $21 - $23 per hour
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Youth Peer Advocate
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Hope For Youth, Inc Hope For Youth has provided services for children, youth and families for over 50 years, spanning a continuum of care from out-patient, clinical and preventive services, to foster care, diagnostic and emergency residential services. The organization works with children as young as birth through 21 across the Long Island region. The Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program licensed by the NY State Office of Mental Health and designed to address the significant needs of children ages 10 up to 21, who are at risk of entering, or are returning home from high intensity services, such as inpatient settings or residential services, using a multi-disciplinary team. Job Description
Youth Peer Advocates (YPA) are individuals aged 18-30 years old, who self-identify as a person who has first hand experience with mental health and/or co-occurring behavioral health challenges. Peer advocates are in a unique position to serve role models, educate recipients about self help techniques and self help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience and teach symptom management skills. To be a successful Youth Peer Advocate, you must be ready, willing, and able to do the following: Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes Provide rehabilitative support services through an array of formal and non-formal services to the parent, family member or caregiver for the benefit of the child/youth Offer support necessary to ensure engagement and active participation of the youth in the treatment planning process and the ongoing implementation and reinforcement of skills Engage youth in services that provides the opportunity for the youth to expand their skills and strategies necessary to move forward in meeting their personal, individualized life goals, develop self-advocacy skills, and to support their transition into adulthood Attend trainings and professional development as assigned Attend daily team meetings and family meetings as assigned Provide transportation for client to their service location as necessary Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations How you will generally spend your time in this job: 60% Direct family therapeutic contact including transportation, 20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings, and 20% Staff/team meetings/supervision/training Requirements
To Qualify For This Job You Need To Be: Youth Peer Advocate Credential with one year experience Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with EHRs Highschool Diploma or GED Valid NYS driver's license in good standing Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, driving own vehicle What We Offer
This Opportunity is being offered as Full Time, 35-hour work week (flexible hours) We offer excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment. Our benefits include: Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Special Events and Recognition Awards Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available 91% Employer-paid medical premiums Generous paid time off Agency-funded Pension Plan Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary: $21 - $23 per hour
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