SCO Family of Services
Family and Youth Peer Support Bronx Alliance - Youth Peer Advocate
SCO Family of Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
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Responsibilities
Work in collaboration with all Family Peer Advocates in engaging youth in planning their own care and having their voice heard
Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth serving system and resources available to youth
Provide support to youth through one-to-one interactions as well as group interactions
Provide support to youth at community meetings and other meetings as needed
Provide public education about youth mental health issues
Assist in the organization of social, recreational and educational activities for youth
Assist in outreach activities
Represent the interests of youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in a variety of public forums and advisory groups
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the work completed with individuals and families
Other duties as assigned
Qualities
Must exhibit a commitment to the well-being of all
Show respect in all aspects of work
Collaborative, team-oriented spirit
Possessing wisdom gained through lived-experience
Ability to build and maintain relationships
Qualifications
The Youth Peer Advocate will be an individual 18 to 30 years old who has self-identified as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, and has experience receiving mental health services and/or navigating other child-serving systems
Demonstrates qualities of leadership, including knowledge of advocacy, and can positively reflect on and share his/her experiences with others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Work flexible hours, as required
Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply
Candidates possessing exceptional skill but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply
Physical And Sensory Requirements
Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, service providers and other stakeholders
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
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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Responsibilities
Work in collaboration with all Family Peer Advocates in engaging youth in planning their own care and having their voice heard
Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth serving system and resources available to youth
Provide support to youth through one-to-one interactions as well as group interactions
Provide support to youth at community meetings and other meetings as needed
Provide public education about youth mental health issues
Assist in the organization of social, recreational and educational activities for youth
Assist in outreach activities
Represent the interests of youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in a variety of public forums and advisory groups
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the work completed with individuals and families
Other duties as assigned
Qualities
Must exhibit a commitment to the well-being of all
Show respect in all aspects of work
Collaborative, team-oriented spirit
Possessing wisdom gained through lived-experience
Ability to build and maintain relationships
Qualifications
The Youth Peer Advocate will be an individual 18 to 30 years old who has self-identified as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, and has experience receiving mental health services and/or navigating other child-serving systems
Demonstrates qualities of leadership, including knowledge of advocacy, and can positively reflect on and share his/her experiences with others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Work flexible hours, as required
Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply
Candidates possessing exceptional skill but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply
Physical And Sensory Requirements
Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, service providers and other stakeholders
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
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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