Youth Advocate , Baltimore, Maryland​/community-based

Schedule:

Part-time / flexible, based on program needs

Compensation:
Starting at $15.00/hour

Location:

Baltimore, Maryland / community-based

The Youth Advocate will support Healing the Block (HBI) by helping connect young people and youth-serving organizations to free support for individuals and families impacted by homicide and gun violence.

The Youth Advocate will serve as a bridge between HBI and the youth and communities the program is designed to reach. This position will focus on youth outreach, relationship-building, networking, community connections, and program awareness rather than providing clinical or case‑management services.

Engage youth:
Talk with young people about Healing the Block, explain how the program can help, and encourage interested youth to connect with the program.

Build youth connections:
Develop relationships with schools, youth groups, community programs, and other places where young people gather.

Build community partnerships:
Help connect ILIA with youth‑serving organizations that could refer young people and families to Healing the Block.

Support outreach:
Share program information, help recruit youth for healing circles and other activities, and attend community events.

Listen and share feedback:
Learn about the needs and concerns of young people and share ideas with the HBI team about how to better reach and support them.

Track outreach:
Keep simple records of organizations contacted, outreach activities, and potential referrals.

Has strong connections to or experience working with young people and/or youth‑serving organizations.

Is comfortable talking with young people and building relationships.

Is able to engage people from different backgrounds.

Understands the communities and environments in which Baltimore‑area youth live, learn, and socialize.

Is dependable and comfortable working independently in the community.

Can represent ILIA professionally when interacting with community organizations and partners.

Is interested in youth wellbeing, community healing, violence prevention, or supporting families impacted by violence.

Prior professional experience is helpful but not required . Strong community relationships, youth leadership experience, outreach experience, or lived/community experience may be equally valuable.

The Youth Advocate will not be responsible for providing therapy, crisis counseling, case management, or other clinical services. The role is to build connections, share information, identify potential participants and partners, and connect people to trained HBI staff.