ACT Youth Peer Advocate (24344)
Northern Rivers Family of Services, Queensbury, NY, United States
Overview
As a Youth Peer Advocate, you will be an ally, mentor, and advocate for clients and families as they contend with the difficulties and uncertainties of mental illness. You will use lived experience to contribute to treatment planning for each participant, and facilitate the team’s development and maintenance of a culture of respect. The Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program is an innovative treatment program that serves children with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance and their families. You will report to the Director of Youth Act and work onsite with community‑based travel required.
Responsibilities
Engage individuals and establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goals clients identify on their treatment plans
Contribute to client treatment plans, advocating for clients' needs
Participate in daily treatment team meetings and work directly with other team members to provide support and assistance to program participants.
Provide individual face‑to‑face support to youth and families receiving services
Spend 70% or more of scheduled work hours in community settings
Meet with family, youth, and collateral contacts to provide psychoeducation about serious mental illness
Be a role model, educate recipients about self‑help techniques and self‑help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and assist in the development of community support systems and networks.
Requirements and Education
High School Diploma or GED, Associate’s Degree preferred
A valid New York State driver’s license with reliable transportation
Complete and obtain the NYCPS‑Provisional certification for review by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) within the agreed‑upon time of start date
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401(k) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! 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.
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As a Youth Peer Advocate, you will be an ally, mentor, and advocate for clients and families as they contend with the difficulties and uncertainties of mental illness. You will use lived experience to contribute to treatment planning for each participant, and facilitate the team’s development and maintenance of a culture of respect. The Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program is an innovative treatment program that serves children with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance and their families. You will report to the Director of Youth Act and work onsite with community‑based travel required.
Responsibilities
Engage individuals and establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goals clients identify on their treatment plans
Contribute to client treatment plans, advocating for clients' needs
Participate in daily treatment team meetings and work directly with other team members to provide support and assistance to program participants.
Provide individual face‑to‑face support to youth and families receiving services
Spend 70% or more of scheduled work hours in community settings
Meet with family, youth, and collateral contacts to provide psychoeducation about serious mental illness
Be a role model, educate recipients about self‑help techniques and self‑help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and assist in the development of community support systems and networks.
Requirements and Education
High School Diploma or GED, Associate’s Degree preferred
A valid New York State driver’s license with reliable transportation
Complete and obtain the NYCPS‑Provisional certification for review by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) within the agreed‑upon time of start date
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401(k) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! 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.
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