Youth Advocate – Uptown Hub  - Columbia

Shape an inspiring model of community-inspired care and be at the forefront of change in healthcare delivery. 

As one of the top-ranked hospital in New York (U.S.News & World Report), NewYork-Presbyterian has a long tradition of bringing hope, health and healing to our communities. NYP is continuously implementing new programs to meet the unique needs of our communities, and is strengthening those that exist. Our programs build upon, and tie together, the Hospital’s inpatient care coordination, Ambulatory Care Network, and community outreach programs. Now, we're seeking a Youth Advocate to help drive this work forward.  

Youth Advocate – Uptown Hub  - Columbia

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Youth Advocate is responsible for assisting in Hub member enrollment and engagement, program support, working one-on-one with assigned members, and other duties as assigned. The Hub Advocate provides direct services to individual members including vocational and educational advisement, task-specific guidance in goal obtainment, and connection to resources and opportunities both within the hospital and the community. There is opportunity for the  Youth Advocate  to become a Certified Youth Peer Advocate (CYPA) through support from the Office of Mental Health (OMH).  

Specific Job Duties

• Sustain a working understanding of all patient confidentiality requirements (HIPAA, NYP) and work with the Hub staff to implement privacy policies and best practices to protect Hub participant information. 
• Identify and assess Hub member needs to determine appropriate referrals, intervention, and/or services needed. 
• Coordinate care of Hub member with other members of their care team within NYP, including weekly meetings with the Hub’s Behavioral Health team to triage, discuss and plan care regarding needs of the participant. 
• Carry a caseload of Hub members, providing them with supportive guidance in goal-oriented work that can include, but is not limited to, regular in-person meetings, scheduling appointments, following up on program attendance, and facilitating warm handoffs to Hub partners and other services. 
• Make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational, vocational, health and wellness, and behavioral interventions recommended for Hub member success. 
• Administer Hub screens to members. 
• Using the supportive guidance notes template, document outreach efforts, work completed with Hub members, and referral connections in Epic. 
• If criteria met, participate in trainings to become Certified Youth Peer Advocate (CYPA) with OMH support. 
• Support planning and hosting of Hub programs and special events, such as member project exhibitions and performances. 
• Research, maintain, organize, and keep track of resources within the hospital and throughout the community. 
• Attend trainings offered by the department as well as by outside organizations. 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

Preferred Criteria

• Experience working with LGBTQ-identified, runaway and homeless, foster care and/or immigrant youth populations 
• Experience with program planning, development, and evaluation 
• Demonstrate an understanding of and practice the principles of positive youth development and social emotional learning 
• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field 
• Fluent in Spanish 
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team 

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Knowledge of community needs and of the Hospital and community resources to fill those needs 

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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