Part-time Youth Peer Advocate

Position Title : Youth Peer Advocate

Department : Adolescent Skills Center

Reports to : Program Director

Location : New York, NY; Hybrid-Fixed

Schedule : Part-time, Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Hourly Pay : $26.00 - $30.00

• New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Vibrant Emotional Health's groundbreaking solutions have delivered high-quality services and support when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.

Position Overview :

The Peer Youth Advocate is responsible for engaging program enrolled youth and their families in the identification of needs and assisting in the pursuit of academic, mental health and recreational goals. This includes but is not limited to the collaboration with other organizations, public education about youth mental health issues, assisting in the organization of social, recreational and education activities, representing the interest of youth in public forums and advisory groups, and data entry.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Required Skills / Abilities :

Required Qualifications :

Must be a young adult who has experienced mental health challenges and who has received mental health

services

Physical Requirements :

Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre-tax transit / parking, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available. 4 weeks' vacation, plum benefits, etc.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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