FSRI - Youth Support Partner - LGBTQ+ Youth Living Program - The City of Providence

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.

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