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McCall Behavioral Health Network

Youth Peer Advocate - Southbury

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $18/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Torrington, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Family, School, or General Case Manager coordinates the delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs. Provide limited counseling to client and their family.

$51,492 / year median in Connecticut

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Youth Peer Advocate - Southbury The Youth Peer Advocate position will function as a member of the Prevention Department at the McCall Behavioral Health Network. The peer advocate will be a key member of the Partnerships for Success 2023 underage drinking prevention initiative within the town of Southbury, Connecticut. The position is paid at a rate of $18 an hour with an allotment of 8 hours per week. Days and hours are flexible. Part-time / Non-Exempt 8 hours weekly / $18.00/hour

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in a Region 15 school or are a resident of Southbury or Middlebury Connecticut. Between the ages of 16 and 24. Strong interest in substance abuse 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.

BENEFITS OFFERED FOR PART-TIME

Paid Sick time Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match 2 Gym Membership Options

AGENCY OVERVIEW

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.