Youth Support Partner​/Community Engagement Specialist

Youth Support Partner/Community Engagement Specialist

Employer:

Family Service of Rhode Island

Providence, RI 02940

Contact:
Genesis Fuentes

Phone:

Email:
Fuentesge

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary:

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.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

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• 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.

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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.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

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Wednesday, August 05, 2026 through Monday, October 05, 2026

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