Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Community Access
Job overview
The Youth Advocate role involves providing support services to youth, helping them define personal, vocational, and educational goals while promoting recovery and opportunities.
Responsibilities and impact
Daily responsibilities include outreach, advocacy, facilitating youth support groups, and collaborating with staff to ensure youth voices are heard in service planning.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be young adults with experience in children's behavioral health systems, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have a commitment to recovery-oriented practice; bilingual Spanish is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Community Access values diversity and encourages applications from women, people of color, and members of the LGBT community, emphasizing a workforce with personal mental health service experience.
Company information
Founded in 1974, Community Access is a pioneer in supportive housing and social services in NYC, focusing on mental health advocacy and providing affordable housing and supportive services.
Application process
Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.
Company overview
Community Access is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing supportive housing, mental health services, and advocacy for individuals with mental health concerns and those who have experienced homelessness. They generate revenue through government grants, private donations, and various fundraising activities. Founded in 1974, Community Access has a long history of pioneering innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for marginalized communities, emphasizing empowerment and community integration.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your understanding of and commitment to the mission of Community Access, emphasizing any relevant personal experiences or advocacy work with youth or individuals with mental health concerns.
Showcase your skills in providing outreach and advocacy, as well as your ability to facilitate support groups, which are key responsibilities of the Youth Advocate role.
Apply through multiple channels, including Community Access's corporate site and LinkedIn, to maximize your visibility and increase your chances of landing the position.
Connect with professionals in the youth services division at Community Access on LinkedIn to learn more about the role and the organization. Ice breakers could include discussing shared interests in advocacy or asking about their experiences working with youth.
Optimize your resume for ATS systems by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'person-centered model,' 'supportive services,' and 'advocacy' to improve the chances of your application being seen by hiring managers.
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