Youth Peer Specialist - Family Engagement & Advocacy, Remote
nys office of children family servicesUtica, NY
Youth Peer Specialist - Family Engagement & Advocacy, Remote
Occupations
Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherChild, Family, and School Social WorkersSocial and Human Service AssistantsIndustries
Child and Youth ServicesOther Individual and Family ServicesOther Social Advocacy OrganizationsAbout the role
DJJOY Peer Specialists operate under the direction of the Family Engagement Specialist to engage youth and families through parent/caregiver support groups, connect them with community resources, and empower families to advocate for their own needs. They strengthen families' ability to utilize resources and foster positive relationships between youth and caregivers.
The incumbent will perform duties including building supportive relationships with parents, organizing monthly groups, aiding in
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Utica, NY
Occupation
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Industry
Child and Youth Services
Posted
yesterday
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