Youth Peer Advocate - Part-Time Leader (8h/wk, Repay)

Bridges Healthcare, Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. in Milford, CT is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) to lead youth engagement and prevention efforts within the local community. You will work under the Program Manager to integrate youth voice into LPC activities and SPF processes.

The position is part-time (8 hours per week) with a pay rate of $25 per hour. Applicants must be 18–24 years old and committed to supporting peer leadership and community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 18 and 24.
• Interest in youth leadership, community engagement, and prevention efforts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and adults.
• Reliable, organized, and able to commit to scheduled meetings and activities.
• Access to reliable transportation on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in monthly Youth Advisory Board (YAB) meetings.
• Serve on at least one YAB sub-committee.
• Represent youth perspectives and contribute to planning and decision-making discussions.
• In the absence of the YPA, the Program Manager will attend monthly YAB meetings.
• Assist with youth-focused initiatives and activities for the LPC.
• Collaborate with the LPC through all SPF steps: Assessment, Capacity Building, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
• Recruit and encourage other youth to participate in prevention initiatives.
• Develop partnerships with schools and community-based organizations.
• Assist in planning and implementing youth-led events and campaigns.
• Attend Youth Committee meetings
• Interpret and present data to community boards, youth groups, and stakeholders.
• Help create youth-friendly reports and presentations.
• Support media campaigns focused on prevention messaging.

Skills

Leadership

Peer engagement

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Social media support

Job description

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. in Milford, CT is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) to lead youth engagement and prevention efforts within the local community. You will work under the Program Manager to integrate youth voice into LPC activities and SPF processes.

The position is part-time (8 hours per week) with a pay rate of $25 per hour. Applicants must be 18–24 years old and committed to supporting peer leadership and community outreach initiatives.