Top 41 Youth support specialist 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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Behavioral Intervention Specialist I - 0010D - (DDA017) - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
WellLife Network —New York State
- $70,000 - $72,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Youth Support Specialist (Hourly)
State of New York - Children & Family Services, Office of —Rush, NY
- $29.55 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
Youth Support Specialist (Permanent)
State of New York - Children & Family Services, Office of —Rush, NY
- $61,702 - $68,630 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Outreach & Education Specialist
Planned Parenthood CWNY —Rochester, NY
- $20.74 - $24.05 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Anatomy knowledge
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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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
Sr. Volunteer Engagement Specialist
American Red Cross —Rochester, NY
- $60,200 - $64,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Child Life Specialist
University of Rochester —Rochester, NY
- $24.00 - $33.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- 3 years
K-12 Partnerships & Pre-College Initiatives Specialist II
Rochester Institute of Technology —Rochester, NY
- $49,500 - $79,200 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
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Peer Support Specialist - DePaul
Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County —Rochester, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- HIPAA
Social Leaning Specialist/ Transitional Navigator
Center for Youth Services —Henrietta, NY
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Program Manager
Center for Youth Services —Rochester, NY
- $29 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Social Leaning Specialist/ Community School Navigator
Center for Youth Services —Henrietta, NY
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Permanency Specialist II Youth - Western & Southern Tier IFC/TFC
Hillside Children’s Center —Rochester, NY
- $21.40 - $31.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Social Learning Specialist - Recreational Center Program
Center for Youth Services —Rochester, NY
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
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Life Skills Specialist
Center for Youth Services —Rochester, NY
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Driver's License
- Driving
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Chrysalis House Program Manager
Center for Youth Services —Rochester, NY
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Master's degree
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Rapid Rehousing Specialist
Center for Youth Services —Rochester, NY
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
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Prevention Education Specialist
Center for Youth Services —Rochester, NY
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Computer literacy
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Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Gates Chili Central School District
Center for Youth Services —Gates, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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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 support specialist jobs in rochester ny

Peer Advocate Youth And Family

Behavioral Intervention Specialist I - 0010D - (DDA017) - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

Youth Support Specialist (Hourly)

Youth Support Specialist (Permanent)

Outreach & Education Specialist

Peer Support Specialist- City of Rochester Crisis Intervention Services Unit

Sr. Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Child Life Specialist

K-12 Partnerships & Pre-College Initiatives Specialist II

Peer Support Specialist - DePaul

Social Leaning Specialist/ Transitional Navigator

Program Manager

Social Leaning Specialist/ Community School Navigator

Permanency Specialist II Youth - Western & Southern Tier IFC/TFC

Social Learning Specialist - Recreational Center Program

Life Skills Specialist

Chrysalis House Program Manager

Rapid Rehousing Specialist

Prevention Education Specialist

Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Gates Chili Central School District

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