The City of Providence
On-site · Providence, Rhode Island, United States or North Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States
Providence, Rhode Island, United States or North Smithfield, Rhode Island, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelHigh School Or EquivalentSocial ServicesLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Company size
Large
Industry
Social Services
Job Summary
Youth Support Partner engages and serves at-risk youth identified as potential victims of CSEC, providing trauma-informed advocacy and culturally competent services; builds authentic relationships using lived experience to support safety, self-sufficiency, and empowerment, collaborating with families, community resources, and treatment team members.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Lived experience with human trafficking and/or child welfare involvement
- Minimum of 1 year experience providing peer support
- Must be willing to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist within 2 years of hire
- Effective communication skills (written, conflict resolution and mediation)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends
- Bilingual/ASL skills compensated by an additional 6% above base pay
- Multilingual skills compensated by an additional 8% above base pay
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