Family Service RI
Greenville House – Smithfield, RI
Part Time, $24.00 – $29.84
Lived experience as part of the LGBTQ+ Community and/or child welfare involvement required.
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!
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.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to utilize a computer and Electronic Medical Record to complete documentation.
- Ability to travel to office and community locations.
- This position will require a combination of clinic- and community-based work, with approximately 40-60% of time spent in the community (requiring local travel) to meet clients.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance is also required.
- Ability to work independently and part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
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