Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Peer Advocate role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Liberty Resources, Inc.'s job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Peer Advocate role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Liberty Resources, Inc.'s job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Peer Advocate posting at Liberty Resources, Inc. — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Peer Advocate posting at Liberty Resources, Inc. — free, in seconds.
About the Role
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor or designee, the Youth Peer Advocate provides formal and informal services and supports to youth experiencing social, medical, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges. Support is intended to ensure engagement and active participation of the youth in the treatment planning process and with the ongoing implementation and reinforcement of skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one peer support, skill building, coaching, engagement, advocacy, and resiliency services to youth and families in the clinic and community, drawing on personal lived experience and recovery.
- Promote hope, wellness, and empowerment by modeling resiliency and sharing personal recovery experiences when appropriate.
- Support youth through transitions in care and into adulthood, including system navigation, linkages to community resources, and accompaniment to appointments and meetings.
- Facilitate or coordinate youth peer resiliency/recovery support groups and collaborate with care and patient navigators to promote continuity of care.
- Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to comprehensive care plans and incorporating youth and family preferences, beliefs, and strengths into service delivery.
- Complete required assessments, progress notes, care plans, quality monitoring, incident reporting, and other documentation in accordance with agency, program, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and professional development; maintain required certifications, follow agency policies, respond to emergencies, and travel to appointments as needed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated lived experience as a youth or young adult navigating social, emotional, behavioral health, or related systems.
- Ability to use lived experience to effectively support, engage, and empower youth.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong engagement skills
Location
- Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required
- New York State Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) or willingness to obtain credential within one year
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000 - $55,000 annually
About the Company
- Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Welcome to Wholehearted Health!
Equal Opportunity
- Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.