Peer Support Specialist - LGBTQ+ Youth Living Program

Employer: Family Service of RI
North Smithfield
, RI 02896
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: 401-492-7583

Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

Position Summary: The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for engaging and providing peer mentorship to 5 youth ages 16-21 who identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community. The Peer Support Specialist will provide culturally competent services as well as use their lived experience to develop authentic relationships. The role of Peer Support Specialist is to provide youth with support, trauma-informed advocacy, collaboration with families, community resources, community providers and treatment team members with the goal towards safety, self-sufficiency and empowerment.


Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED.
Lived experience as part of the LGBTQ+ Community and/or child welfare involvement required.
Minimum of 1 years’ experience providing peer support
Must be willing to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist within 2 years of hire.
Effective communication skills to include written, conflict resolution and mediation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Requirements

Salary Levels

$0.00 - $0.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Monday, July 29, 2024 through Monday, September 16, 2024