Peer Support Advocate Job at Medix™, New York, NY

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  • Medix™
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Youth Peer Mentor

About the Role

This role delivers youth-focused, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed recovery services to ACS-involved youth and families. The Youth Peer Mentor builds rapport, assesses readiness for change, and supports individuals in accessing recovery and community-based resources.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Care & Recovery Support (70%)

  • Provide orientation to youth on program services and support access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery resources
  • Build motivation and engagement around recovery, prevention, and youth development
  • Assess stage of change and collaborate with youth to identify goals and recovery pathways
  • Deliver tailored interventions to address barriers and promote readiness for change
  • Support youth in developing and achieving personal recovery goals
  • Escort youth to appointments, support groups, and community-based services as needed
  • Connect youth and families to educational, employment, and community resources
  • Promote self-advocacy and ensure youth voices are central to care planning
  • Facilitate sessions with youth and families to strengthen recovery support systems
  • Participate in outreach efforts to increase awareness of available services

Administrative Support (20%)

  • Maintain accurate records of peer activities and service interactions
  • Document all client engagements in electronic systems in a timely manner

General Responsibilities (10%)

  • Provide advocacy support for ACS and juvenile justice-involved youth
  • Facilitate family-focused meetings
  • Build relationships with community partners and service providers
  • Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Ages 18–30 with lived experience related to social, emotional, behavioral, medical, or substance use challenges
  • NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-P required
  • Ability to leverage lived experience to support youth in recovery and wellness
  • Familiarity with HCBS Behavioral Health peer service model preferred
  • Experience working with culturally diverse populations in an addiction services setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems

Preferred Skills

  • Strong ability to engage and build rapport with youth
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Schedule

  • Part-time, flexible hours

Job Tags

Part time, Work at office, Flexible hours

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