Youth Peer Advocate at Northern Rivers Family of Services

Job Details Albany-Academy Miriam House - Albany NY Full Time High School/GED $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly Up to 50% Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescription As a Youth Peer Advocate you will amplify the youths voices and choices. You will provide support and advocacy for young people enrolled in the OMH Community Residence: Miriam House and the Residential Treatment Facility. You will work parallel to the Family Peer Advocate and support the youth in their recovery to return to their home communities.You will work with youth in many settings which include: home school and community. You will inspire hope and offer support to the youth and help communicate with others advocate for their needs build on strengths to achieve their goals provide role modeling and coaching and self-care. You will work closely with the youth the family and both internal and external treatment team members. You will report to the Program Coordinator at the Miriam House and work onsite with community-based travel.Responsibilities:Assist youth in advocating for service needs and benefitsAssist youth in unmet needsAdvocate by being the voice for the youth and represent the youth in meetings related to and about the youthEmpower youth by sharing your own lived experienceAdvocate especially in the absence of the youth for youth and keep in mind the youth when plans are being discussed or establishedEngage the youth through outreach and supportEmpower youth through educationPromote wellness through modeling and coachingProvide mutual support hope and reassurance which includes your own personal recovery story as the you deem appropriate and beneficial and share your recovery with the parents/caregivers as a means to engage themConnect the youth to community resources and services.Accompany youth to appointments and meetingsSupport youth to develop networks of supportHelp youth develop self-advocacy skillsMaintain all documentation and tracking promptlyAttend regular supervision staff meetings and other meetingsFollow the team philosophy/approach in working with youth families and staffFollow agency Compliance Plan and Code of ConductRequirements and Education:A High School Diploma or GED requiredA valid NYS Drivers License requiredCertification as a NY State Peer Specialist/Peer Advocate requiredBenefitsHealth care package: medical dental and visionTuition reimbursementPaid time offHoliday Pay401 (K) planLife InsuranceLoan repayment assistanceFree training/CEU opportunitiesNorthern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.Northern Rivers Family Services is committed to keeping a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and the clients we serve. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services you will be expected to perform your job in the safest possible manner and to acknowledge that safety is an important part of everyday performance. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services you will adhere to all safety procedures and take part in safety program activities. Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Crisis Intervention,Behavior Management,Intake Experience,Mediation Experience,Case Management,Child Protective Services,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Social Work,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 19 - 21