Youth Support Partner | Trauma-Informed Community Advocate

Family Service Of Rhode Island; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is seeking a Youth Support Partner to engage at-risk youth identified as potential CSEC victims. You will provide culturally competent, trauma-informed advocacy and use lived experience to build authentic relationships aimed at safety and empowerment.

The role requires a High School diploma, up to 50% travel, and a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Lived experience with human trafficking and/or child welfare involvement.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience providing peer support.
• Willingness to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist within 2 years of hire.
• Effective communication skills including written communication, conflict resolution and mediation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual/ASL skills add 6% to base pay; multilingual skills add 8% to base pay.

Responsibilities

• Engage and serve at-risk youth identified as potential victims of CSEC.
• Provide trauma-informed advocacy and culturally competent services.
• Collaborate with families, community resources, and treatment teams to enhance safety and self-sufficiency.
• Build authentic relationships using lived experience to empower youth.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Mediation

Confidentiality

Multilingual

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is seeking a Youth Support Partner to engage at-risk youth identified as potential CSEC victims. You will provide culturally competent, trauma-informed advocacy and use lived experience to build authentic relationships aimed at safety and empowerment.

The role requires a High School diploma, up to 50% travel, and a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.