Flexible Youth Advocate & Community Connector

Community Health Resources; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness stipend

EAP counseling

Job summary

Community Health Resources is seeking a Credible Messenger to support high‑risk justice‑involved youth in Hartford, CT. This full‑time role involves field work, coordinating intake and services, and working evenings as needed to meet clients where they are.

You will liaise with CSSD/JBCSSD, connect families to behavioral health, housing, education, employment services, and maintain accurate documentation per contract standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have lived experience in Hartford or with justice‑involved youth.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to complete CHR/CSSD trainings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake, engagement, and ongoing services for youth referred by CSSD/JBCSSD in accordance with program contract requirements and the Individual Service Plan.
• Serve as a liaison between CHR, CSSD/JBCSSD, clients, families, natural supports, and community providers to support communication, service access, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Link clients and families to community supports and resources, including behavioral health, substance use, medical care, housing, benefits, legal services, education, employment, and other identified needs.
• Assist clients with appointment scheduling, transportation coordination, and other practical supports that promote engagement and reduce barriers to care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of services, contacts, referrals, and communications in compliance with agency, program, and contract standards.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Health Resources is seeking a Credible Messenger to support high‑risk justice‑involved youth in Hartford, CT. This full‑time role involves field work, coordinating intake and services, and working evenings as needed to meet clients where they are.

You will liaise with CSSD/JBCSSD, connect families to behavioral health, housing, education, employment services, and maintain accurate documentation per contract standards.