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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailPosition: Suicide Prevention/ Youth Peer Advocate
Program/Department: Services for People Living With Disabilities
Work Location: 1310 Rockaway Parkway Brooklyn
Hours: Part Time 20 to 25 hours per week schedules based the following days and times: MondayFriday 1pm9pm and Saturday 10am6pm
This position is 100 fully inperson. No remote work available
Salary Range : $18.00 $18.00 per hour
BCS partners with people to overcome obstacles on their pathway toward selfdetermination. Since1866 founded on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors BCS has worked in neighborhoods impacted by systemic poverty. Today we continue to strengthen communities by fostering the educational success of children the leadership development of youth the employment and housing stability of adults the advancement of individuals living with disabilities and the empowerment of seniors and families. Our work is rooted in the struggle for social justice and through action and advocacy we commit to shine a light on barriers that perpetuate inequitable systems as a part of the collective effort to ignite change. BCS serves more than 20000 people in 42 programs through the work of approximately 400 staff and 900 volunteers.
Position Overview: The Suicide Prevention Programs for Hispanic/Latino black/African American Asian American/Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaskan Native and LGBTQI New York Youth and Young Adults age 1824. The Team Leader ensures an effective therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the Suicide Prevention Program through the application of best practices in their work with youth and families. The primary role of this position is to establish a healthy relationship with each participant in the group and provide guidance modeling and opportunities for the youth as well as independent living and parenting skills.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
High School Diploma or the equivalent Required Certified Peer Specialist certification
Minimum of one year experience in a mental health health care or human services setting Required Experience working with Young Adults population Preferred.
Effective oral /written/interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently required
Must undergo preemployment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
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