Part-Time Bilingual Youth Prevention Advocate

Liberation Programs Inc.; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Liberation Programs is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate in Greenwich, CT. The role supports development of prevention programs for youth aged 16-24 and requires bilingual abilities to serve Spanish-speaking youth in Stamford.

The YPA will participate in advisory boards, build partnerships with schools and community groups, recruit peers, and help raise awareness through information campaigns and events, while gaining hands-on experience in prevention work.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of prevention.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with social media.

Responsibilities

• Participate and represent their LPC on the monthly GPP Youth Advisory Board meetings and at least one sub-committee
• Develop collaborative partnerships with school and community groups
• Work directly with the Stamford coalition in all steps of the SPF
• Present data to community boards and groups; create a media campaign for parents and peers
• Recruit other youth to participate
• Information campaigns within school settings
• Attend conferences on prevention
• Attend a training on Strategic Prevention Framework

Skills

Basic understanding of prevention

Oral and written communication

Organizational and time management

Social media proficiency

Job description

The Liberation Programs is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate in Greenwich, CT. The role supports development of prevention programs for youth aged 16-24 and requires bilingual abilities to serve Spanish-speaking youth in Stamford.

The YPA will participate in advisory boards, build partnerships with schools and community groups, recruit peers, and help raise awareness through information campaigns and events, while gaining hands-on experience in prevention work.