Stanford Sierra Youth & Families · 18 hours ago
Peer Advocate I/II/III
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$22/hr - $32/hrStanford Sierra Youth & Families is dedicated to supporting youth and families in need, and they are seeking Peer Advocates to provide engagement, support, and advocacy for youth impacted by various systems. The role involves facilitating activities, mentoring, delivering training, and collaborating with service providers to ensure youth and families receive the necessary support and resources.
Child CareFamilyHealth CareNon ProfitService IndustryTherapeuticsUnderserved Children
Responsibilities
Facilitate peer and youth activities such as group outings, workshops, and community service projects
Lead support groups tailored to the needs of youth and adoptive parents
One-on-one mentorship for adoptive families or youth to share experiences and guidance
Participate in delivering training sessions on topics like trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and behavioral interventions
Assist in preparing materials for training sessions and family support activities
Help youth and families navigate services by advocating for their needs with service providers, schools, and legal entities
Speak on behalf of youth and families in team settings to ensure their voices are included in decision-making
Support short-term case management activities, including developing case plans and linking families to services programs
Facilitate life skills workshops for youth, focusing on areas such as financial literacy, job readiness, and self-care strategies
Support youth in setting and achieving personal and academic goals
Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress for youth and families
Contributes to quarterly and outcome reports for tracking program effectiveness and meeting contract requirements
Assist in planning and executing events and family respite activities
Organize community-building activities to strengthen family networks
Provide immediate assistance and referrals for families experiencing urgent needs
Operate and manage warm line calls for adoptive families seeking support
Work with social workers, program coordinators, and other team members to align service delivery
Attend staff meetings to share updates and remove barriers
Help identify and strengthen connections with extended family or supportive adults
Document children’s histories using tools such as Lifebook’s and connectedness mapping
Assist in Finding family connections
Provide guidance, mentoring and informal coaching to other Peer Advocates to build skills and consistency in service delivery
Model effective engagement and communication aligned with agency standards and values
Participate in leadership or planning meetings, as requested
Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of program initiatives, team engagement strategies and professional culture
Co-Facilitates or lead trainings and or workshops for staff, youth, and caregivers, as directed by leadership
Perform all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements
Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma (or GED) required
Experience as a youth impacted by a system of care required (Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health) - required
Basic knowledge of Public Mental Health/Child Welfare/Education systems, and the ability to advocate on behalf of clients in navigating and negotiating those systems
Meets minimum qualification listed above
Active and current Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification
Has a minimum of 1 year experience as a Peer Advocate
Meets all qualifications for Peer Advocate II and demonstrates advanced proficiency and leadership in the Peer Advocate role
Has a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing peer support, advocacy, or related family engagement services
Demonstrates experience leading, training, or mentoring others in peer support practices and the ability to model effective engagement and advocacy aligned with agency values
Preferred
Some college courses or degree preferred
Previous experience with advocacy, outreach, and community resources, preferred
Benefits
$1,000 Hiring Bonus
Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus
Company
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families is a non profit agency which provides adoption, therapeutic behavior, fostering, and family Services.
Founded in 2019
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ECMC Foundation
2024-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Laura Heintz
Chief Executive Officer
Anne Johnson LaBrash
Family Partner Manager
Recent News
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