Peer Advocate - Youth Suicide Prevention

Position: Suicide Prevention/ Youth Peer Advocate Work Location: 1310 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn Hours: Part Time 20 to 25 hours per week, schedules based on the following days and times: Monday–Friday 1pm-9pm and Saturday 10am-6pm This position is 100% fully in-person. No remote work available Salary Range: $18.00 per hour Position Overview Suicide Prevention Programs for Hispanic/Latino, black/African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native and LGBTQI+ New York Youth and Young Adults age 18-24. The Team Leader ensures an effective therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the Suicide Prevention Program through the application of best practices in their work with youth and families. The primary role of this position is to establish a healthy relationship with each participant in the group and provide guidance, modeling, and opportunities for the youth as well as independent living and parenting skills. Responsibilities Conduct phone and field outreach to locate and enroll young adults into programs Work collaboratively with team members Build relationship and trust with clients/consumers/members and their family/caregiver and assist with their interactions with professionals on the team Educate clients/consumers/members about program services, benefits, and self‑help techniques; serve as a role model, advocate, and mentor; escort clients/consumers/members to appointments as needed Advocate effective recovery‑based services on behalf of clients/consumers/members and assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals Teach symptom management and coping skills; support and encourage young adults to take a proactive role in their recovery process Review service plans with clients/consumers/members and their families or caregivers; provide ongoing education, guidance, support, and encouragement Develop an inventory of resources that will meet clients/consumers/members needs as identified in the assessment process; provide navigation services to connect with community‑based services and supports Document client contacts in accordance with program policies/procedures Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and training programs Fingerprinting and background check required Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required; Certified Peer Specialist certification required Minimum of one year experience in a mental health, health care or human services setting required; experience working with Young Adults population preferred Effective oral / written / interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently required BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Brooklyn Community Services