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Family Peer Advocate, Youth ACT
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Family/Peer Advocate serves a unique function on the Youth ACT team. By drawing on their own lived practice of overcoming challenges with mental illness, the Family/Peer Advocate can instill hope in clients and families.Walking alongside clients on their recovery journeys, the Family/Peer Advocate is an ally, mentor, and advocate for clients and families as they contend with the difficulties and uncertainties of mental illness.
»The Family/Peer Advocate uses his or her lived practice to contribute to treatment planning for each participant, and facilitating the teams development and maintenance of a culture of respect.
»The Family/Peer Advocate can provide an essential framework for highlighting the potential that each client has for achieving a prosperous recovery trajectory.
»Because of their practices as service recipients, Family/ Peer Advocates are in a unique position to serve as function models, educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teach effective coping strategies located on personal practice, teach symptom management expertise, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and assist in the development of community support systems and networks.
»In addition to attending team meetings, Family/Peer Advocates often work directly with other team members to provide support and assistance to program participants.
»Family/Peer Advocates will provide in person support to clients and assist with client engagement.
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»High School diploma/GED; Associates degree preferred
»Must have a valid drivers license.
»NYS Family and/or Youth Peer Advocate credential required, however candidate may worktowards credentialing upon hire. ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS
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