What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Navigator position at ALI FORNEY CENTER?
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Department |
Ali’s Place |
Reports To |
Director of Support Services |
Education Requirement |
High School or High School Equivalent |
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FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
Salary |
$22- $25 hour |
Schedule |
35 Hours/ Week: Sunday- Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday |
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The Ali Forney Center (AFC) is dedicated to protecting LGBTQ youth from the harms of homelessness and empowering them with the tools needed to live independently. Founded in 2002, AFC provides comprehensive services, including housing, healthcare, and educational support to over 2,000 youth annually. AFC's mission is to create an affirming and supportive environment where LGBTQ youth can thrive.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Peer Navigator plays a crucial role in supporting LGBTQ youth and young adults (16-25) navigating the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) continuum. This position involves offering mentorship, facilitating programming, advocating, and connecting youth with vital resources. Peer Navigators are instrumental in fostering trust, empowering youth to voice their opinions and make choices, and accompanying young people throughout their personal journeys. Ultimately, they aim to promote long-term stability by serving as a bridge between youth, staff, community, and various service systems. Applicants must be 18-30 years of age for this role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Engagement, Relationship-Building & Mentorship
- Engage Youth and Young Adults (YYA) at AFC’s Drop-In Center and through outreach activities, support access to services, and sustain youth participation in programs.
- Conduct peer mentorship sessions both in a one-one and group setting that can focus on goal setting and attainment, emotional self-regulation skills, housing readiness, vocational and educational skills, gender affirming care, and navigating service systems.
- Facilitate and co-create peer-led programming, groups, and wellness activities that reflect youth voice and needs.
- Collaborate with AFC’s Youth Leadership and Advocacy Program and Youth Advisory Board to elevate youth leadership and decision-making.
- Support facilitation of AFC’s Midtown Council sessions
Systems Navigation & Advocacy
- Assist youth in accessing resources in the NYC Area
- Support the accompaniment of youth to appointments
- Participate in care coordination and treatment planning meetings
- Empower youth to develop self-advocacy skills, encouraging them to become active and informed participants in their RHY program journey and beyond.
- Help identify gaps in services and advocate for enhanced programming and resources that are based on youth feedback.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in virtual and in-person DYCD peer meetings.
- Maintain documentation, including session notes, attendance logs, and referral logs, in accordance with agency and DYCD RHY program guidelines.
- Participate in staff trainings, weekly team meetings, and regular supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Competencies 1. Youth Engagement & Relationship Building
2. Mentorship & Empowerment
3. Advocacy & Systems Navigation
4. Peer Leadership & Program Facilitation
5. Professional Growth & Accountability
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Qualifications & Skills
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Technical Skills
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FULL-TIME BENEFITS & PTO |
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Trans* people are encouraged to apply. Bilingual (Spanish/Russian/French) speaking encouraged to apply. BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply. The Ali Forney Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. |
Salary : $22 - $25