Youth Advocate (MS 72 - Rochdale Village, Queens)

About the role

The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating the social and personal development of youth, adolescents, and teenagers. A Youth Advocate serves as a guide and mentor who assists youth with their academic, vocational, and personal goals.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth individually to build trusting relationships; develop skills; and set goals.
• Liaise between youth, families, schools, communities, and other agencies to best support and advocate for youth.
• Arrange and facilitate workshops and small group sessions for youth, families, school and/or community members addressing social emotional development; navigating academic institutions; finding meaningful employment or career; accessing social services; and more.
• Identify behavioral, academic, health, and other barriers to youth success and help connect them to needed resources.
• Formally assess youth and family needs via surveys and other tools.
• Be aware of popular culture and trends to connect and guide the youth properly.
• Maintain required documentation of efforts and services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Associate or Bachelor degree (Preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali or other language may be required
• Experience working with youth for at least one year
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program