Youth Peer Advisor

About the role

The Youth Peer Advisor serves as a Trainer and Consultant in the DOHMH-funded Family and Youth Peer Support (FYPS) programs. This role involves providing information, consultation, and technical assistance to FPAs and YPAs, as well as developing training and curricula.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities associated with carrying out assigned program’s vision
• Prepare to train FYPS staff on family or youth-guided practice and key principles of family and youth peer support
• Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence, quality management, and infrastructure to support and advance the services needed to meet families and programs' needs
• Attend all program meetings, conferences, stakeholder meetings (site visits), and in-person meetings
• Participate actively in meetings, including when virtual meetings are occurring with the camera on and consistently speaking during the duration of the meeting
• Provide training, consultation calls with a team (teams assigned) or staff
• Able to train and consult with participants in navigating the mental health system
• Adopt a strength-focused approach with families, stakeholders, and within the program/treatment team
• Able to work independently, as a team, and serve in the capacity of consultancy, training, and community coordinator
• Adhere to high standards of personal conduct and maintain appropriate standards of professional behavior
• Maintain additional communication with multiple layers within the organization and with external partners/providers
• Support with event and program management, including convening planning committees, managing follow-up, coordinating event logistics and debriefs, maintaining a calendar of community events to be present at to engage residents, and monitoring and following the Learning Management System protocol for quality assurance
• Monitor and follow training needs, competencies of staff/teams, and development needs
• Gain understanding of Foundling’s policy, compliance, and resources
• Remain informed on latest policy and regulations related to program functions and diverse services sectors the program interacts with
• Responsible to help remove barriers by conducting fit assessments on advances and barriers
• Able to travel outside of assigned borough/region
• Flexible and able to work both independently and with a team
• Manage data collection, documentation of outcomes, and draft reports
• Coordinate efforts to solve local problems and assist in implementing solutions
• Aid in writing reports, concept papers, and other materials needed for the program
• Attend all required agency training. Participate in all evidence-based model program training, supervision, and consultation activities
• Receive supervision from NY Foundling leadership. Attend mandatory weekly supervision and consultation on-site at identified location by supervisor or program director
• Willing to cover for team members
• Willing and able to work flexible hours. Some evenings and weekends may be required
• Participate in On-call process
• Organizational Expectations Include Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling's and your department’s specific time and attendance policies and protocol
• Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling's BHAG, mission, vision and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence)
• Adherence to The Foundling's employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements
• Appropriate engagement with support departments to ensure appropriate and timely hiring, performance management, investigation, discipline, suspension, and restructuring decisions concerning direct reports
• Regular supervision and performance evaluation of direct reports
• Any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned

Qualifications

• High School / G.E.D. required
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, or related field (a plus)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Four to Five years of experience working as Youth Peer Advocate or a similar role with having had lived experience navigating the mental health system, Educational system, Juvenile Justice System, Childware System, or other similar systems working as a Youth Peer Advocate
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Supervisory and/or managerial experience in program of similar type or size, including direct work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, and Data entry systems
• Organized, creative, responsive, dependable, and accountable
• Energetic, confident, and positive individual who can easily build rapport
• Excellent critical thinking, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders and manage multiple deadlines and projects as necessary
• Awareness of state and city regulations and protocols
• Experience with and willingness to work with culturally diverse populations
• Computer literacy, able to research current information on medical, social and legal issues
• Some experience and comfort with speaking to large audiences
• Knowledge of the Community
• Experience engaging stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and perspectives around a common concern
• Demonstrated ability to speak effectively and professionally in public to a variety of audiences
• Professional demeanor, and communications
• Strong group facilitation skills, must be a team player, must have excellent organizational skills
• Local and occasional overnight travel may be required
• EXPERT in Microsoft Office {which also include, excel, word, and Publisher}
• Comfortable and adaptable to changes
• Take initiative and a team-player
• Skills to manage own and team “self-care” to prevent burnout
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety