Primary Responsibilities include:

• Provide support, advocacy, and skill-building/educational activities to youth who are currently involved with the children's mental health system.
• Actively engage youth in existing youth-run leadership organizations and/or creates their own.
• Encourage and support youth involvement with their systems of care on an individual level as well as on a broader scale of advocacy for system transformation.
• Support and enhancing youth development through activities geared toward youth leadership and community involvement.
• Offer positive youth development-centered services with a resiliency/recovery focus.
• Promote skills for coping and managing psychiatric symptoms.
• Facilitate the use of natural and community resources.
•  Promote wellness through modeling and assist youth with gaining and regaining the ability to make independent choices and playing a proactive role in their treatment.
• Complete and submit paperwork in compliance to OMH and OMIG regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements include:

• HS diploma/GED.
• Prior personal experience receiving services through children's mental health, juvenile justice, or foster care systems.
• Youth Advocates must be between 18 and 28 years of age
• Valid New York State driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history.
• A vehicle that is properly insured and registered in accordance with NYS DMV and agency regulations.

Schedule:

• Part-time, Hourly up to 19 hours per week.
• Schedule will vary depending on clients' needs and may include evening hours.
• Openings in Nassau and Suffolk

All positions at FCA are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.