Youth Advocate (Frederick Douglass Academy HS)

Company Overview

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under‑served communities, our 1,000+ results‑oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Position Summary

The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate serves as a guide to youth, providing direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives.

Responsibilities

• Arrange seminars and counseling sessions for youth groups, communities, and their families to address issues such as physical abuse, social adjustment, unemployment, intellectual disability, medical care, and impoverishment.
• Liaise between adolescents, children, and youth and protective services, psychologists, child‑care clinics, and other service providers.
• Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures through psychiatric and medical examinations.
• Assess clients’ home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics.
• Participate in mentoring activities and assess youth progress toward established goals and objectives.
• Stay informed about popular culture and trends to effectively guide youth.
• Model appropriate behavior as a role model.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or others, as required by client needs.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multitask.

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 2:45 PM – 5:45 PM