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Vibrant

Youth Peer Advocate

Vibrant

. Advocate for youth participants and ensure their voices are heard and goals are clearly articulated .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong advocacy and empowerment skills for youth, with a focus on mental health and educational support. Capable of engaging youth in identifying their needs and facilitating group activities while managing documentation and caseloads effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Youth AdvocacyMental Health System ExperiencePublic Speaking DevelopmentMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills
High School DiplomaGEDBasic Knowledge of Child/Youth Serving SystemsDocumentation ManagementCaseload Management
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingCollaborationEmpowerment Skills
Industry Keywords
Youth ParticipationPsycho-EducationRecreational ActivitiesSupportive ActivitiesCommunity Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Advocate for youth participants and ensure their voices are heard and goals are clearly articulated
  • Engage youth to help identify their needs and achieve their goals
  • Participate in supportive, recreational and educational activities
  • Collaborate with ASC staff in care planning and youth advocacy
  • Share personal knowledge and experiences about youth-serving systems and resources in NYC
  • Co-facilitate daily group activities
  • Support youth at appointments, community meetings and family meetings when necessary
  • Provide public health and psycho-education regarding mental health and youth-related topics
  • Organize social, recreational and educational activities
  • Represent youth interests in public forums and advisory groups
  • Promote problem-solving and decision-making skill development across education, vocation and social-emotional wellness
  • Carry a caseload of Vocational and D-75 students
  • Manage charts and ensure documentation is up to date
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience with the mental health system as a consumer, family member or educational experience
  • Completion of a High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to develop new skills in public speaking
  • Basic knowledge of child/youth serving systems of NYC
  • Basic advocacy and empowerment skills
  • Full-time availability, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
  • Onsite work in New York, NY
  • Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Some college or college intentions preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Supplemental income insurance
  • Employer-paid disability insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care
  • 401(k) available