The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma informed / healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Essential Functions for the In School Peer Advocate:

• To provide school, street, and community based outreach to youth experiencing homelessness and eligible for the McKinney Vento Program.
• To provide direct service support to youth and students experiencing homelessness including providing gateway services, referral and resources, one on one support using a positive youth development and harm reduction approach.
• Facilitate and support Youth Ambassador peer education group with monthly meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• To complete required tracking and program documentation in a timely manner.
• To maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries and conduct in all settings where services may occur including, but not limited to agency vehicles, community locations, and office spaces.
• To manage an active caseload of up to 25 youth.

Qualifications:

• The Synergy in Schools Peer Advocate shall be a mature individual with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of positive youth development in the Synergy in Schools program.
• They will possess sound judgment and knowledge of youth and young adult's development.
• This individual will be organized and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments. Successful team members are creative thinkers and flexible in their approaches to people and projects.
• They will be comfortable in working in a wide variety of outdoor and urban settings.
• They will work nontraditional hours.
• They must have and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to operate agency vehicles. They will never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Peer Specialist Certificate

Physical Requirements for the Peer Facilitator:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Moving from one worksite to another X Occasionally
• Light work that includes stairs and narrow access points X Occasionally
• Light work that requires long-distance driving X Occasionally
• Ability to navigate stairs. X Constantly

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

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