What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Peer Advocate position at Children's Home?
Job Information
Date Opened
04/01/2025
Job Type
Full time
Industry
Social Services
Work Experience
0-1 year
Salary
$18-$22 per hour
City
Binghamton
State/Province
New York
Country
United States
Zip/Postal Code
13901
About Us
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Job Description
Who We Are
The Children's Home mission is to partner with children, families, and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
The Children's Home is looking for a Youth Peer Advocate between the ages of 18-30 to help support youth in Broome County!!
$18-$22/hour
Position Summary
The Youth Peer Advocate are individuals who can be role models to recipients in our program. The youth peer advocates are personally familiar with associated challenges and available community resources for recipients. The ideal candidate for this position will have exemplary written and verbal communication skills. The youth peer advocate should be knowledgeable in community resources available to recipients/families the program will serve. The individual in this role should have computer skills - Microsoft office.
Responsibilities
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Educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes.
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Teach effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience.
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Teach symptom management skills.
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Assist in clarifying rehabilitation.
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Attend required meetings.
- Maintain documentation/reports.
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employees for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**
Requirements
Education
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Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
Experience
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Must self-identify as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges or has received services in any one of the child serving systems juvenile justice, foster care, special education, addiction recovery. (Will be required to obtain certification)
- A valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment is required.
Benefits
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
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Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
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PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Childcare Reimbursement
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Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
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Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
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Opportunities for Professional Development
Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.
Salary : $18 - $22
