Youth Support Partner/Community Engagement Specialist
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Personal 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
- Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
Responsibilities
- Engaging and serving at-risk youth who have been identified as potential victims of CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children).
- Providing culturally competent services.
- Using lived experience to develop authentic relationships.
- Providing youth with support, trauma-informed advocacy.
- Collaborating with families, community resources, community providers and treatment team members with the goal towards safety, self-sufficiency and empowerment.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
