Gulf Coast JFCS · 2 weeks ago
Peer Youth Advocate - Part Time
St. Petersburg, FL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17/hr - $17/hrGulf Coast JFCS is an organization dedicated to serving individuals in need across various human services. The Peer Youth Advocate role involves providing support to youth and their families dealing with legal issues by leveraging lived experiences to offer relatable peer support and assistance in navigating complex systems.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide in-person response to youth, their families, and their formal/informal support network, including law enforcement
Assist individuals in navigating the juvenile justice, substance abuse, and/or mental health systems, helping them build resiliency and develop their potential
Provide mentoring services to youth within their homes and communities to advocate, support, and engage our juveniles and their families
Attend monthly meetings with the care team, including, but not limited to, the school department, local law enforcement, and other community partners
Provide information, referral, and follow-up with appropriate ancillary community counseling, psychiatric services, financial, employment, parenting, housing, and other services deemed appropriate to meet client and family needs
Coordinate with juvenile, family, and community members to meet the juvenile’s needs
Assist youth in developing and maintaining positive relationships with family members and other supportive adults
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must demonstrate lived experience, whether direct and/or indirect, with the juvenile justice, mental health, and/or substance use, and successful recovery management
Ability to work in a stressful environment under sometimes difficult client situations, including potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive
Share one's own story to engage, support, and inspire others while representing how to engage meaningfully in their own lives
Ability to maintain a nonjudgmental approach, active listening, and promote positive interactions
Demonstrates ability to take initiative and remain flexible to client needs and scheduling
Knowledge of community resources
Computer experience, which includes Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Electronic Health Records
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage
Preferred
Certified Peer Specialist
Benefits
Paid Time Off based on number of hours worked.
Immediate eligibility to participate in 403b Savings Plan with 25% match.
Continuous training and professional development opportunities
Mileage Reimbursement
Company
Gulf Coast JFCS
Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services which provides community services to needy and vulnerable people in the state.
Founded in 1960Clearwater, Florida, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationCommunity Foundation Tampa Bay
2021-12-20Grant· $0.01M
2019-07-03Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Sandra Braham
President & CEO
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