Youth Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1974, Community Access celebrates its 50 th Anniversary as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns.

We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all.

We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access a PROS program, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).

Program / Department Description :

Community Access provides affordable housing and supportive services to individuals with psychiatric disabilities, histories of homelessness and substance use, families with histories of homelessness, and other low-income community members.

Position Overview

The Youth Advocate provides support services to youth to include assisting with defining personal, vocational, and educational goals using a person-centered model that supports individuals in their recovery, hopes, and opportunities.

The Youth Advocate is also responsible for providing outreach, advocacy, and supportive services to assigned youth. Work in collaboration with other staff in engaging youth, making sure their voice is heard in support service planning.

Facilitate youth-focused support groups and advocate for youth within the community to ensure their needs are being met

Qualifications

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access
• Qualified candidate must be a young adult with experience receiving services from the children's behavioral health or other child-serving systems
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center
• Commitment to recovery-orientated practice
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred
• Ability to work in the field (using public transportation)

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org / jobs .

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M / F / D / V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services.

www.communityaccess.org