Youth Homelessness Peer Advocate – Community Change Maker

NTCAC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Northern Tier Community Action Corporation in Emporium, PA is seeking a Youth & Young Adult (YYA) Peer in a part-time, temporary role through the statewide YHSI initiative. The position offers 30-40 hours per week at an hourly rate of $20–$25, with final rate determined by the host agency.

No prior professional experience is required; training and support will be provided. A vehicle and valid driver's license are required to participate, with December 2026–June 30, 2027 as the project window.

Qualifications

• No prior professional experience required; training and support will be provided.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.
• Ages 18-24 with lived homelessness experience or related housing instability knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in youth housing and homelessness services
• Help develop a community plan to prevent and end youth homelessness
• Bring youth voice and lived experience into important conversations
• Collaborate with organizations working in housing, education, human services, and more

Skills

Lived homelessness experience

Community engagement

Job description

Northern Tier Community Action Corporation in Emporium, PA is seeking a Youth & Young Adult (YYA) Peer in a part-time, temporary role through the statewide YHSI initiative. The position offers 30-40 hours per week at an hourly rate of $20–$25, with final rate determined by the host agency.

No prior professional experience is required; training and support will be provided. A vehicle and valid driver's license are required to participate, with December 2026–June 30, 2027 as the project window.