Youth Advocate – Part Time – Uptown Hub (nyp)

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Shape an inspiring model of community-inspired care.

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 Program Navigator to help drive this work forward. NYPH was recently selected to be one of five “Youth Opportunity Hubs,” a first-of-its-kind effort to knit together community-based providers funded through the Manhattan District Attorney Office’s Criminal Justice Investment Initiative.

Youth Advocate – Part Time – Uptown Hub

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Part Time Youth Advocate is responsible for assisting in Hub member enrollment and engagement, program support, working one-on-one with assigned cases, and other duties as assigned. The Part Time Advocate provides direct services to individual members, including vocational advisement and task-specific guidance in goal obtainment and connecting to resources and opportunities both within the hospital and the community. They will carry a caseload of no more than 25 members. The Part Time Advocate will also help the Program Coordinator in planning, setting up and executing programs and events in the space. The Part Time Advocate will also help in managing materials for programs and events, assisting with inventory and purchases.

Preferred Criteria

• Experience working with LGBT-identified, runaway and homeless, foster care and/or immigrant youth populations
• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent experience in primary or community health
• Demonstrate an understanding of and practice the principals of positive youth development
• Fluent Spanish

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, diversity, 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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• 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes
• 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
• 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
• “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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