Youth Peer Support
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About the job
The Child Center of NYstrengthens 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.
Youth Peer Support Advocate – fee for service
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome life’s challenges? Do you have personal experience that helps you understand the journey toward recovery and resilience? Join our team as a Youth Peer Support Advocate (YPS) and empower youth to find hope, strength, and independence.
What You’ll Do
As a Youth Peer Support Advocate, you will:
Support youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, substance use, or developmental challenges.
Help youth build life and coping skills, set goals, and navigate services independently.
Share your personal story of recovery (as appropriate) to provide hope and connection.
Encourage youth to take an active role in their treatment and transition into adulthood.
Connect youth with community resources, peer groups, and support networks.
Serve as an advocate and mentor to help youth voice their needs and overcome barriers.
Ensure youth understand their treatment plans and that care is person- and family-centered.
Accurately and promptly document services provided.
What We’re Looking For
Lived experience with challenges such as mental health, substance use, foster care, juvenile justice involvement, or special education.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Good organizational and time management skills.
Why Join Us
Competitive pay – earn up to $35.71 per service hour
Fee-for-service, field-based role– offers variety and flexibility. We operate every day of the week, so you get to build a schedule that works best for you and the families you serve
Will pay to get your Youth Peer Support Training certification
Reimbursement for transportation costs
Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Opportunities for professional growth
At The Child Center of NY we believe in the power of peer support and the potential of every young person to thrive. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values lived experience, compassion, and growth.
This is more than a job - it’s a chance to make a lasting difference in your community.
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
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About The Child Center of NY
The Child Center of NY hires mental health staff, front-office staff and advanced practice providers in Queens, Brooklyn and New York in New York.
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