Youth Peer Advocate

Responsibilities

• Use lived experience and peer-informed support to help young people navigate emotional, social, educational, and behavioral health challenges
• Support youth in building practical life skills, exploring career goals, and strengthening peer relationships
• Assist young people in identifying personal goals, preparing for meetings, and communicating their needs within child-serving systems
• Collaborate with program teams, caregivers, schools, and community organizations to support youth voice and choice
• Maintain strong professional boundaries, reliability, and accurate documentation

Requirements

• Must be between 18 and 30 years old
• Self-identified lived experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges
• Experience navigating mental health services or other child-serving systems
• Demonstrated leadership and advocacy skills, including the ability to share personal experiences positively with others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work flexible hours as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual and bicultural candidates are highly encouraged to apply

About the Company

Vibrant Emotional Health has been a leader in transforming mental health care for over 55 years. We provide state-of-the-art crisis intervention, peer-driven programs, and community engagement initiatives to ensure emotional wellness is a reality for everyone, when and where they need it.