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About the Role

The Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) provides mentorship and peer support to young people navigating social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral health challenges. This role centers on using personal lived experience in recovery and/or with systems of care in New York State to promote resiliency, self-advocacy, and personal empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in developing self-advocacy and decision-making skills
• Assist in connecting youth to formal and informal community supports, including peer-led support groups
• Serve as a mentor, advocate, and bridge to help remove barriers to care or education
• Support youth with navigating educational accommodations such as 504 Plans and IEPs
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and required trainings
• Maintain knowledge of agency, state, and federal policies, including crisis protocols
• Complete all documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
• Accompany youth to relevant appointments or meetings for mentoring and support
• Provide transportation assistance when necessary and authorized
• Uphold all confidentiality and HIPAA standards
• Work flexible hours based on client and program needs
• Use lived experience to promote hope and model recovery to youth and families
• Organize and facilitate youth resiliency and peer support groups
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Eligibility for the New York State Youth Peer Advocate Credential (Provisional or Full), which includes specific lived experience and age-based eligibility at the time of credentialing
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Lived experience with social, emotional, behavioral, medical, developmental, or substance use challenges, and/or involvement with New York State child-serving systems (i.e. juvenile justice, foster care, special education)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to use lived experience as a strength in peer engagement
• Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel within the region
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or variable schedules, as needed

Skills

• Mentorship
• Peer support
• Self-advocacy
• Resiliency promotion
• Personal empowerment
• Communication skills

Location

• New York State

Work Type

• Full-time
• Flexible hours

Experience Level

• Entry-level

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Personalized health coverage
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Community discounts
• Potential loan forgiveness

About the Company

• BHSN is one of the region’s fastest-growing providers of whole-person care.
• We are seeking passionate professionals to join our team of mission-driven changemakers.

Equal Opportunity

• BHSN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where all employees and candidates can thrive.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.