Youth Support Partner/Community Engagement Specialist, Residential (Wilson at The City of Providence

East Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

28.6

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Confidentiality, Flexible Schedule, Bilingual Skills, Multilingual Skills, Peer Support, Trauma-Informed Advocacy, Culturally Competent Services, Community Resources, Collaboration, Authentic Relationships, Self-Sufficiency, Empowerment

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Wilson House - Rumford, RI 02916 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.60 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: Day FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: The Youth Support Partner is responsible for engaging and serving at-risk youth who have been identified as potential victims of CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children). The Youth Support Partner will provide culturally competent services as well as use their lived experience to develop authentic relationships. The role of Youth Support Partner 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 with human trafficking and/or child welfare involvement. 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/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay. Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay. 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. Join our FAMILY today! Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Youth Support Partner engages and serves at-risk youth identified as potential victims of CSEC. They provide support, advocacy, and collaborate with families and community resources to promote safety and empowerment.