Youth Lived Experience Peer Support, PT

Youth Lived Experience Peer Support

The Youth Lived Experience Peer Support (Part-Time) supports the Youth Independent Housing Program by ensuring drop-in resources are organized, accessible, and accurately tracked across program locations. This position is responsible for inventory management at Newman House and the Joe Frank Harris Parkway location, maintaining donation and supply records, supporting basic client navigation when needed during drop-in hours, and completing ongoing file maintenance and program organization tasks.

The Specialist contributes to a welcoming, youth-centered environment and performs other duties as assigned by Program Management.

• Maintain accurate inventory of supplies, basic needs items, and program materials at both locations.
• Receive, sort, organize, and store donated items.
• Create and maintain a donation inventory list.
• Monitor stock levels and notify Program Management of needs.
• Support labeling, organization, and distribution processes.
• Provide client-facing support during drop-in hours, as needed.
• Assist youth with locating resources and accessing basic needs.
• Maintain a youth-friendly, trauma-informed environment.
• Support file maintenance and organization.
• Assist with logs, inventory reports, and donation records.
• Follow confidentiality and documentation standards.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by Program Management.

This is a part-time position, scheduled for up to 20 hours per week. Work hours may vary based on program needs, drop-in coverage, donation inventory schedules, and other operational requirements. Occasional flexibility may be needed to support program activities or special events as assigned by Program Management.

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• Lived experience relevant to youth homelessness/housing instability preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to engage youth respectfully and effectively.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Reliable transportation.

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 25 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 15pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
• Close vision;
  Distance vision;
  Color vision;
  Peripheral vision;
  Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to drive a personal vehicle.