Youth Advocate
Child Center of NYNew York, New York, United States
Posted May 13, 2022
Full Time
About the Company
The Child Center of NY is a leading provider of comprehensive child and family services across New York City and Long Island. Since its founding in 1953, the organization has grown to 60 locations staffed by more than 1,100 professionals who deliver evidence-based programs in six core domains—early childhood education, behavioral health, integrated health homes, prevention and family support, youth development, and residential services. The Center’s mission is to strengthen families and build resilient communities by closing the gap in under-resourced neighborhoods, offering individualized counseling, mentoring, and abuse prevention initiatives. Its integrated care model and commitment to innovation enable children from birth to adulthood to achieve healthy, fulfilling futures. The Child Center of NY is recognized for its community-centric approach, data-driven outcomes, and a diverse workforce that reflects the populations it serves.
Job Description
The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers.
Requirements
- Arrange seminars and counseling sessions for youth groups, communities, and their families
- Liaise between adolescents, children, and youth and protective services, psychologists, child care clinics, and other services
- Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures
- Assess the client’s home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics
- Participate in mentoring activities, and assess the youth’s progress towards the fulfillment of decreed goals and objectives
- Be aware of popular culture and trend to review and guide the youth properly
- Demonstrating as a perfect role model