Youth Peer Advocate Job Bay Shore area,New York USA,Social Work

For more than 50 years, Hope For Youth has provided services for children, youth and families.

The Suffolk County Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program licensed by the NY State Office of Mental Health and designed to address the significant needs of children ages 10 up to 21, who are at risk of entering, or are returning home from high intensity services, such as inpatient settings or residential services, using a multi-disciplinary team. Children with significant psychiatric needs, who are at risk of institutional level of care, require intensive interventions to adequately support the child and family's complex needs, to avoid high end services or facilitate and support a successful transition back to community.

To

be a successful Family Peer Advocate you must be ready, willing, and able to do the following always:

Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual
Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct
Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes
Provide rehabilitative support services through an array of formal and non-formal services to the parent, family member or caregiver for the benefit of the child/youth.
Offer support necessary to ensure engagement and active participation of the youth in the treatment planning process and the ongoing implementation and reinforcement of skills
Engage youth in services that provides the opportunity for the youth to expand their skills and strategies necessary to move forward in meeting their [personal, individualized life goals, develop self-advocacy skills, and to support their transition into adulthood
Attend trainings and professional development as assigned
Attend daily team meetings and family meetings as assigned
Provide transportation for client to their service location as necessary
Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

60% Direct family therapeutic contact including transportation
20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings
20% Staff/team meetings/supervision/training

Minimum qualifications for this job to have and maintain are:

Youth Peer Advocate Credential with one year experience
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with EHRs.
High school Diploma or GED
Valid NYS driver's license in good standing
Physical Requirements:

read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, daily driving own vehicle (mileage reimbursement is available).

This Opportunity is being offered as Full Time, 35-hour work week (flexible hours)

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Special Events and Recognition Awards
Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment – Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
91% Employer-paid…