JRB Warmline Application

Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. (AU) offers holistic, peer-led recovery education, advocacy, and support in the areas of mental health, addiction, and trauma. Our approach encourages individual growth, protects human rights, and informs systems transformation. We use our direct lived experience to inform our approach.

Join Rise Be (JRB) is peer-run emerging adult initiative that operates through AU. JRB is dedicated to making the opportunity of recovery available to all young people across the state of Connecticut. We achieve this vision through sharing our experience to influence policy and practice, demonstrating the positive outcomes of recovery, and encouraging recovery during the transition to adulthood through self-exploration and personal growth.

One program of JRB is the Statewide Young Adult Warmline, which is a phone-based peer support line for young adults seeking resources as they navigate challenges and figure out who they are. The position of JRB part-time Young Adult Warmline operator is responsible for answering phone calls, providing peer support, and community outreach.

AU is currently hiring a part-time Young Adult Warmline Operator. The Statewide Young Adult Warmline serves as a job readiness-training program. Based on the criteria of the program, this opportunity is open to people ages 18-29, and extends for up to 2 years from date of hire. Please complete this application to apply.

All applications must be received by December 5, 2025.
Please direct all questions to Human Resources by emailing hr@advocacyunlimited.org

Full position description, please email connect@joinrisebe.org

1. Name*

First NameLast Name

2. Email*

example@example.com

3. Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

4. Do you consent to receive text messages?*

YesNo

5. This Peer-Led Young Adult Program offers first-time job readiness skills. How do you relate to the program?*

6. Have you read the job description for the Warmline Operator position?*

YesNo

7. Are you between the ages of 18-29?*

YesNo

8. Why are you interested in working as a Warmline Operator?*

9. What skills and experience do you bring to the position?*

10. Please describe previous work or volunteer experience that you believe is relevant to working as a Warmline Operator.*

11. Are you available to work between 12:00 pm and 9:00 pm?*

YesNo

If you answered "no" to question 11, please provide your availability.

12. Are you available to participate in a 4-hour Warmline Operator training as part of your interview process?*

YesNo

13. Please provide any additional information you want us to consider as part of your application.

By submitting your application you are affirming that all information provided on this application is true, and accurate. You are also affirming that you are committed to the interview process, and if successful you will carry out all responsibilities as an operator for the Join Rise Be Young Adult Warmline. Lastly, you agree that the terms of this part-time, paid position are up to two years from the date of hiring. At that time the program will no longer be available to you as an employee.

JOIN RISE BE | Young Adult Warmline Operator Application