Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Pay $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Youth Peer Advocates (YPA) are peers who use their personal experience to engage and inspire hope among young people. Their role focuses on empowering youth to find their voice, acquire new skills, and plan and partner effectively with parents, caregivers, and service providers. YPAs promote constructive advocacy, model and mentor young people in these skills.
YPAs are individuals between 18 and 30 years of age who have first‑hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges. They use their lived experience with disability, mental health challenges, substance use disorders, juvenile justice, special education, or foster care to support young people in resiliency, recovery, and wellness journeys. YPAs receive training—including the core Youth Peer Advocate Training—and additional development opportunities.
A Youth Peer Advocate is responsible for implementing and monitoring service plan goals, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and agency regulations, and operating within community-based settings to promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life for children with emotional disabilities.
Core Responsibilities
Work with young people (primarily ages 14‑21) facing social, medical, emotional, developmental, substance use, and behavioral challenges in home, school, placement, and community settings. Provide outreach, support, guidance, skill‑building, and mentoring to facilitate participation in treatment planning and the development and reinforcement of skills. Travel with or provide transportation for the child as required to carry out service plan goals. Oversee child safety and well‑being. Maintain and compile data and documentation for supervisory review. Ensure effective communication and cooperation with department, family, and community personnel. Ensure compliance with all pertinent regulations and operating standards. Use a person‑centered approach and adhere to the Certification Board’s ethical conduct for peer specialists or advocates. Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Valid New York State Driver’s License. Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Attest to the Certification Board Code of Ethical Conduct for Peer Specialists or Advocates. Benefits
Our work environment encourages growth and learning in a fast‑paced atmosphere. Competitive benefits include: Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision coverage Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement Plan 403(b) with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 7% Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous PTO (Sick, Vacation, Employee Leave) Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards and Employee Appreciation Events Employee Discounts Upstate Caring Partners is a leading provider of direct‑care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website for the full job description:
upstatecpjobs.org .
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Work with young people (primarily ages 14‑21) facing social, medical, emotional, developmental, substance use, and behavioral challenges in home, school, placement, and community settings. Provide outreach, support, guidance, skill‑building, and mentoring to facilitate participation in treatment planning and the development and reinforcement of skills. Travel with or provide transportation for the child as required to carry out service plan goals. Oversee child safety and well‑being. Maintain and compile data and documentation for supervisory review. Ensure effective communication and cooperation with department, family, and community personnel. Ensure compliance with all pertinent regulations and operating standards. Use a person‑centered approach and adhere to the Certification Board’s ethical conduct for peer specialists or advocates. Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Valid New York State Driver’s License. Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Attest to the Certification Board Code of Ethical Conduct for Peer Specialists or Advocates. Benefits
Our work environment encourages growth and learning in a fast‑paced atmosphere. Competitive benefits include: Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision coverage Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement Plan 403(b) with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 7% Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous PTO (Sick, Vacation, Employee Leave) Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards and Employee Appreciation Events Employee Discounts Upstate Caring Partners is a leading provider of direct‑care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website for the full job description:
upstatecpjobs.org .
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