Youth Peer Advocate

Job overview

The Youth Peer Advocate role is onsite in Binghamton, NY, and pays $20 per hour according to the posting. It is listed as part-time and per diem. The advocate supports Catholic Charities of Broome County’s peer-support services for young people. The role exists to provide peer-to-peer support grounded in shared experience and to help individuals pursue recovery and community integration. The advocate participates in care planning, facilitates support groups, provides transportation, and works with individuals according to their needs and cultural considerations.

What you'll do

• Complete credentialing requirements and ongoing continuing education
• provide peer-to-peer support and share common experiences
• participate in care planning
• provide transportation
• facilitate community orientation and integration and support groups
• assist others in recovery based on individual needs and cultural considerations
• participate in supervision and required training
• represent the agency and program in the community and with service providers
• maintain regular and substantial contact with individuals receiving support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth peer advocate

level 2

per diem

part-time

binghamton ny

catholic charities of broome county

peer support

recovery support

care planning

support groups

community integration

$20/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies Level 2 and per diem. Applicants must be 18 to 30 years old and have first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance-use, or behavioral challenges; a high school diploma or GED is required.

About the employer

Catholic Charities Of Broome County is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.