Youth Peer Advocate

BHcare is looking for an enthusiastic Youth Peer Advocate to play a key leadership role in empowering young voices within our coalition. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to help shape youth-led strategies, campaigns, and partnerships that make a real difference in our community.

• Co-chair with the coalition leader and coordinate youth-related activities.
• Increase youth membership and engagement in the coalition.
• Create and support youth-led strategies and campaigns.
• Build partnerships with schools and community youth groups.
• Provide opportunities for youth to actively participate in the Strategic Prevention Framework.
• Represent the coalition on the Governor’s Prevention Partnership Youth Advisory Board.
• Attend monthly coalition meetings and grant-required trainings.

• Passion for youth empowerment and community engagement.
• Ability to collaborate and respect diverse opinions and beliefs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to participate in training and represent the coalition in various settings.

At BHcare, we believe youth voices are essential to lasting community change. As a Youth Peer Advocate, you’ll have the chance to lead, collaborate, and inspire — while gaining valuable experience in advocacy, prevention, and community leadership.

• A youth aged 16-24 and a resident of the community that they will be representing (Ansonia, Derby or East Haven).
• Strong interest in substance use prevention.
• Excellent communication skills. Must display interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations including but not limited to youth, schools, law enforcement and community leaders.