Peer Advocate, LifeSpring Transitional Youth Housing Program

Job overview

The Peer Advocate, LifeSpring Transitional Youth Housing Program role is onsite in Vista, CA, with compensation of $22.00–$25.39 per hour. North County Lifeline is a nonprofit human services organization serving San Diego County; the role supports youth and young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The peer advocate helps create a welcoming drop-in environment and connects participants with basic needs, resources, and safe, stable, inclusive housing. The role uses lived experience and supportive engagement to help young people build independence and permanent connections.

What you'll do

• Create a safe and welcoming environment
• provide basic-needs assistance
• organize and facilitate groups and outings
• connect participants to resources
• organize outreach
• maintain the drop-in center, including cleanliness, rules, food orders, and basic-needs inventory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer advocate

lifespring

transitional youth housing

vista ca

north county lifeline

youth homelessness

drop-in center

lived experience

housing support

community resources

monday–friday

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

$22–$25.39/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation and sick time
• paid holidays
• employer-paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and life insurance
• wellness programs
• employee assistance
• professional development and education assistance
• matched 403(b)
• flexible spending account.

Why this role

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility; evenings may be needed to meet participant needs. Lived experience and knowledge navigating systems are required; a BA is preferred or college enrollment is acceptable.

About the employer

North County Lifeline is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.