* Must exhibit a commitment to the well-being of all

* Show respect in all aspects of work

* Collaborative, team-oriented spirit

* Possessing wisdom gained through lived-experience

* Ability to build and maintain relationships

* Work in collaboration with all Family Peer Advocates in engaging youth in planning their own care and having their voice heard

* Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth serving system and resources available to youth

* Provide support to youth through one-to-one interactions as well as group interactions

* Provide support to youth at community meetings and other meetings as needed

* Provide public education about youth mental health issues

* Assist in the organization of social, recreational and educational activities for youth

* Assist in outreach activities

* Represent the interests of youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in a variety of public forums and advisory groups

* Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the work completed with individuals and families

* Other duties as assigned

* The Youth Peer Advocate will be an individual 18 to 30 years old who has self-identified as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, and has experience receiving mental health services and/or navigating other child-serving systems

* Demonstrates qualities of leadership, including knowledge of advocacy, and can positively reflect on and share his/her experiences with others

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Work flexible hours, as required

* Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply

* Candidates possessing exceptional skill but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply

* Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone

* Ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, service providers and other stakeholders

* Ability to remain calm and composed under stress

* Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation

* Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgment/decisions

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who come from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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