Youth Advocate Peer Mentor/YCCS

Gandara Mental Health Center • Springfield, MA • 1d ago

Youth Advocate Peer Mentor | YCCS Job Category: Operations -Community
Service Requisition Number: YOUTH003120 Full-Time Springfield, MA 01105,
USA Why Work for Gandara: Explore the career pathways in Behavioral
Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services,
Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and
Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role,
Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your
career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to
transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations
mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the
community we serve, so Join the G?ndara team today! Benefits: Retirement
Plan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance Paid
vacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days Mileage Reimbursement
Salary: Hourly Range | \$17.64 - \$20 Job Summary: The Youth Advocate
Peer Mentor, structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services for
the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and communication needs.
Services are designed to support age-appropriate social functioning or
ameliorate deficits in the youth\'s age-appropriate social functioning.
Youth Advocate Peer Mentor services include supporting, coaching, and
training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal
communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating
appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults. The
Youth Advocate Peer Mentor creates strategic activities in order to meet
a pre-established goal. Duties and Responsibilities: Direct time with
youth engaged in activities in the program that are designed to address
one or more goals on the youth\'s existing treatment plan, or ICP.
Provide coaching, supporting, and training in order to ensure the
youth\'s success in navigating various social @contexts, learning new
skills, and making functional progress. Maintains phone and face-to-face
consultation with youth on a regular basis (i.e. at least weekly and as
often as necessary) Collaborate with other necessary individuals the
youth and family may have contact with, such as Case Managers, Probation
Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, Attorneys, Teachers, Physicians,
etc. Demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative, analytical, and
decisive in problem-solving. Demonstrated communications and
organizational skills Awareness and sensitivity to @contextual variables
such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, economics, and
lived experience. Submit detailed progress reports and follow compliance
guidelines Provides client with transportation for treatment-related
activities Minimum Qualifications: Degree Required: Must possess a
minimum of a high school diploma/GED. 2 year\'s minimum required
experience (volunteering or working with youth) Bilingual Preferred
(Spanish/English)

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