Youth Peer Support

The Child Center of NYstrengthens children and families with skills opportunities and emotional support to build healthy successful lives. Founded in 1953 The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYCs most under-served communities our 1000 results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40000 children and their families each Peer Support Advocate fee for serviceAre you passionate about helping young people overcome lifes challenges Do you have personal experience that helps you understand the journey toward recovery and resilience Join our team as a Youth Peer Support Advocate (YPS) and empower youth to find hope strength and Youll DoAs a Youth Peer Support Advocate you will:Support youth experiencing emotional behavioral substance use or developmental youth build life and coping skills set goals and navigate services your personal story of recovery (as appropriate) to provide hope and youth to take an active role in their treatment and transition into youth with community resources peer groups and support as an advocate and mentor to help youth voice their needs and overcome youth understand their treatment plans and that care is person- and and promptly document services Were Looking ForLived experience with challenges such as mental health substance use foster care juvenile justice involvement or special to work effectively with people from diverse communication listening and relationship-building computer skills including Microsoft Office and familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR).Good organizational and time management Join UsCompetitive pay earn up to $35.71 per service hour Fee-for-service field-based role offers variety and flexibility. We operate every day of the week so you get to build a schedule that works best for you and the families you serveWill pay to get your Youth Peer Support Training certification Reimbursement for transportation costs Supportive mission-driven team environmentOpportunities for professional growthAt The Child Center of NY we believe in the power of peer support and the potential of every young person to thrive. Youll be part of a supportive mission-driven team that values lived experience compassion and is more than a job its a chance to make a lasting difference in your Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V