Peer Support Specialist – LGBTQ+ Young Living Program

POSITION TITLE: Peer Support Specialist – LGBTQ+ Young Living Program 
PROGRAM: Greenville House/Residential  
FULL TIME: 40 hours per week  
SALARY RANGE: $24.00 - $29.84 

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. 

• 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: 

• This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to: 

• Travel to and from community locations and residential site locations, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators. 

• Ability to utilize a computer and Electronic Medical Record to complete documentation.  

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs. 

• Ability to communicate effectively. 

• Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more 

• Ability to pick up 10 lbs or more 

• Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary. 

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today! 

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. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Send your resume to careers@familyserviceri.org  
• Apply using the link www.familyserviceri.org/careers and search for Peer Support Specialist – LGBTQ+ Young Living Program 
• Follow the direct link to apply: Peer Support Specialist - LGBTQ+ Youth Living Program (paycomonline.net)