Youth Peer Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE : The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

Part Time and Full Time opportunities available.

Position Summary : The Youth Peer Advocate are individuals who can be role models to recipients in our program. The youth peer advocates are personally familiar with associated challenges and available community resources for recipients. The ideal candidate for this position will have exemplary written and verbal communication skills. The youth peer advocate should be knowledgeable in community resources available to recipients / families the program will serve. The individual in this role should have computer skills - Microsoft office.

Responsibilities :

• Educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes.
• Teach effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience.
• Teach symptom management skills.
• Assist in clarifying rehabilitation.
• Attend required meetings.
• Maintain documentation / reports.

Requirements

Education :

Experience :

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff :

Full Time Benefits :

EEO Statement : The Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.