Top 44 Youth peer Jobs in Rochester Ny

Peer Advocate Youth And Family
FLACRA —Rochester, NY
- $16.50 - $17.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Residential
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Youth Peer
Villa of Hope —Rochester, NY
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Residential
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
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Peer Specialist Youth Services
State of New York - Children & Family Services, Office of —Rochester, NY
- $42,641 - $52,413 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
3h
Family Navigator
ENCOMPASS RESOURCES FOR LEARNING INC —Rochester, NY
- $62,353 - $74,353 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
School Based Prevention Peer Advocate
Delphi Rise —Rochester, NY
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
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Family Peer Advocate I or II - Monroe Youth ACT
Hillside Children’s Center —Rochester, NY
- $18.50 - $28.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
Peer Accountability Council Coordinator
Center for Youth Services —Rochester, NY
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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7d
Peer Support Specialist - DePaul
Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County —Rochester, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- HIPAA
Family Peer Advocate
Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County —Rochester, NY
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Peer Support Specialist- City of Rochester Crisis Intervention Services Unit
Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County —Rochester, NY
- $23 an hour
- Contract
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
Peer Tutor, American Sign Language, 2025
Monroe Community College —Rochester, NY
- $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
Direct Support Professional I - FLEX
Hillside Children’s Center —Rochester, NY
- $18.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- BLS Certification
4d
Child Life Specialist
University of Rochester —Rochester, NY
- $24.00 - $33.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Street Outreach Program Coordinator
Center for Youth Services —Rochester, NY
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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7d
Direct Support Professional I - Overnights
Hillside Children’s Center —Rochester, NY
- $18.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- BLS Certification
Youth Advocate II
Hillside Children’s Center —Rochester, NY
- $18.50 - $26.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Mid-level
9d
Youth Outreach Coordinator- Recovery Community & Outreach Center CORE
Center for Community Alternatives —Rochester, NY
- $45,000 - $48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Paid holidays
- Family leave
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Direct Support Professional I
Hillside Children’s Center —Rochester, NY
- $18.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- BLS Certification
4d
Peer Psychology Tutor, Learning Support Systems...
Monroe Community College —Rochester, NY
- $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Psychology
- Entry level
Health Education & Outreach Supervisor
Planned Parenthood CWNY —Rochester, NY
- $23.54 - $27.26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Anatomy knowledge
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays

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Peer Advocate Youth And Family

FLACRA -
Rochester, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$16.50 - $17.00 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

The Youth & Family Peer Advocate provides essential peer support services to young clients and their families facing mental health or substance use challenges. Working under the supervision of the Program Director, the Peer Advocate serves as a positive role model, using personal recovery experience to inspire clients and support their journey toward independence and recovery. This role involves active engagement with clients in community and school settings, offering resources, education, and advocacy to help clients manage their recovery and transition smoothly through treatment stages.

Job Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

Actively participate as a member of the client’s treatment team, attending meetings and contributing to treatment planning.
Assist clients in developing personalized recovery plans, including crisis management strategies.
Provide psychoeducation focused on illness management, coping skills, and peer support in individual sessions.
Implement and coordinate recovery plans, helping clients work toward independence and mastery over their recovery process.
Serve as a role model by sharing personal recovery experiences and teaching clients effective coping strategies.
Provide case management and collaborate with resources and services as part of each client’s care plan.
Maintain accurate and thorough records for all assigned cases, using documentation to track and support client progress.
Advocate for clients to help them access necessary services and community resources.
Report relevant client concerns to the supervisor and treatment team as needed.
Engage in ongoing training to maintain peer certification.
Apply crisis intervention and early engagement techniques to support clients at different stages of their recovery.
Assist with outreach efforts to engage clients who may be struggling to stay in treatment.
For Tier 2 peers, model leadership and offer support to Tier 1 peers within the agency.
Communicate effectively with both English and Spanish-speaking clients (if bilingual).
Perform additional duties as assigned to support FLACRA’s mission.

Skills & Experience:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Understanding of recovery principles and ability to connect with the youth population.
Ability to multitask, remain calm in crisis situations, and possess solid problem-solving and time-management skills.
Knowledge of crisis intervention and early engagement strategies.
Ability to communicate effectively with both English and Spanish-speaking clients (if bilingual).

About Us:

Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services throughout the Finger Lakes Region. Our comprehensive programs include outpatient services, residential care, crisis intervention, vocational support, housing, and youth services. We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our staff and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

At FLACRA, we are dedicated to creating an employee-centered culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team of professionals committed to making a positive impact in the communit

Must-Have Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, or experience supporting someone in recovery.
Willingness to participate in peer certification training, with CRPA-P certification required within four months of employment.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Certified Peer Support Specialist (NYCPS) certification from OMH or OASAS.
Certified Peer Advocate (CRPA).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

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youth peer jobs in rochester ny

Peer Advocate Youth And Family

Youth Peer

Peer Specialist Youth Services

Family Navigator

School Based Prevention Peer Advocate

Family Peer Advocate I or II - Monroe Youth ACT

Peer Accountability Council Coordinator

Peer Support Specialist - DePaul

Family Peer Advocate

Peer Support Specialist- City of Rochester Crisis Intervention Services Unit

Peer Tutor, American Sign Language, 2025

Direct Support Professional I - FLEX

Child Life Specialist

Street Outreach Program Coordinator

Direct Support Professional I - Overnights

Youth Advocate II

Youth Outreach Coordinator- Recovery Community & Outreach Center CORE

Direct Support Professional I

Peer Psychology Tutor, Learning Support Systems...

Health Education & Outreach Supervisor

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