Youth Peer Advocate — Housing-First Support

Lifeline Community Services, Inc.; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &`

Job summary

Lifeline Services is seeking a Peer Advocate to support YYA experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The role focuses on creating a warm, welcoming environment and ensuring access to housing solutions that promote independence and connection.

The candidate should have lived experience, strong engagement skills, and the ability to conduct crisis intervention, case management, and goal setting with youth participants.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have lived experience and knowledge on navigating systems.
• BA preferred or enrolled in college courses.
• Understanding of homelessness issues in the area and related mental health/substance use impacts.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work evenings to meet YYA needs.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment to engage participants.
• Provide basic needs assistance (food, water, clothing, hygiene products, showers, laundry).
• 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, inventory).
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engagement

Crisis intervention

Case management

Interviewing

Rapport building

Assessment

Goal setting

Youth participation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lifeline Services is seeking a Peer Advocate to support YYA experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The role focuses on creating a warm, welcoming environment and ensuring access to housing solutions that promote independence and connection.

The candidate should have lived experience, strong engagement skills, and the ability to conduct crisis intervention, case management, and goal setting with youth participants.