NFS is the premier provider of behavioral health services in six states. Our New York team is growing fast and looking for YOU!
Our LGBTQIA+ oriented team has fee for service and full-time openings available for Youth Peer Advocates on our PRIDE team.
Help us realize our dream of creating a service-based delivery team that REFLECTS the PRIDE / LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY!
This PRIDE team will provide structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic interventions to the LGBTQIA+ community in a client’s home or in the office for the purpose of treating a youth’s behavioral health needs.
The Youth Peer Advocate is someone who has self-identified as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and / or behavioral challenges.
They can use their lived experience with a disability, mental health challenge, substance use disorder and / or experience in juvenile justice, special education, and / or foster care to assist in supporting young people in their resiliency / recovery and wellness.
We utilize multiple evidence-based practices that promote families in a culturally informed and competent way.
As part of the care team and under the direction of licensed clinicians, Youth Peer Advocates work collaboratively with clients to help them access their core strengths to be their best selves and realize their full potential, utilizing a variety of approaches such as individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy.
JOIN US AND MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADULTS, OR FAMILIES!
Applicants must be 18-30 years of age per New York State requirements.
Qualifications :
LGBTQIA+ culturally competent by virtue of education, training, experience, or a combination thereof
High School diploma (or equivalency) and / or a State Education Commencement Credential
Successful completion of YPA Training Level One (online). Applicants must have a provisional certification at the time of hire and obtain their permanent certification within 18 months of the provisional.
Complete Application Including :
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Signed Youth Peer Advocate Code of Ethics
- Statement of Lived Experience
- Proof of age
Applicants must be 18-30 years of age per New York State requirements.
Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required
Requires excellent time-management skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full Time Benefits :
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
3 weeks paid vacation
11 Paid holidays including Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, X-Mas Eve, New Year's Eve
Sick time including mental health days ·
401-K retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
Voluntary short and long-term disability
Dependent care savings account
Mileage reimbursement for community-based work
Longevity award
Monetary bonus and a vacation day added annually
Company provided laptop and smartphone for full-time staff
Company provided ZOOM for telehealth
Supervision for licensure provided
Free CEU’s offered
Tuition reimbursement
Personal cell phone discount
Compensation :
Full-time : $28,000 - $32,000 a year
Fee for Service : $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
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