Youth Housing & Self-Sufficiency Peer Advocate

Colonial Group; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid holidays

Full benefits including medical

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance program

Professional development

403(b) retirement plan (matched)

Flexible Spending Account

Supervision hours

Job summary

North County Lifeline, Inc. is seeking a Peer Advocate for LifeSpring to support YYA experiencing homelessness or at risk, guided by a housing-first approach. You will create a warm, inclusive drop-in center and ensure participants' voices are heard.

This lived-experience role emphasizes engagement, crisis intervention, and connection to housing resources, with opportunities to lead groups, coordinate outreach, and help youths move toward independence.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have lived experience and knowledge on how to navigate systems.
• BA preferred or enrolled in college courses.
• Knowledge of homelessness in San Diego, human development, mental health and substance use.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment to engage participants.
• Provide basic needs assistance (food, water, clothing, hygiene, showers, laundry, etc.).
• Create, organize and facilitate groups and outings.
• Connect participants to resources based on their needs.
• Initiate and organize outreach efforts.
• Maintain the drop-in center (cleanliness, rules, food orders, inventory).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engagement

Crisis intervention

Case management

Interviewing

Rapport building

Youth development

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or enrolled in college

Job description

North County Lifeline, Inc. is seeking a Peer Advocate for LifeSpring to support YYA experiencing homelessness or at risk, guided by a housing-first approach. You will create a warm, inclusive drop-in center and ensure participants' voices are heard.

This lived-experience role emphasizes engagement, crisis intervention, and connection to housing resources, with opportunities to lead groups, coordinate outreach, and help youths move toward independence.