LGBTQIA+ Bilingual Peer Specialist

4 days ago


Hayward, California, United States Side by Side Full time
Job Title:

LGBTQIA+ Bilingual Peer Specialist

Job Summary:

Side by Side is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate LGBTQIA+ Bilingual Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will provide support services, case management, and facilitate support groups to LGBTQ students ages 14-21. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of LGBTQ youth and families.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide individual support meetings with youth, including weekly meetings and crisis intervention
  • Facilitate a weekly support group for LGBTQ foster youth, students, and Spanish-speaking youth
  • Collaborate with school system staff and community partners to assess and support clients' mental health needs
  • Referral and linkage services to ensure youth receive necessary resources and services
  • Work closely with staff at the school districts to provide crisis intervention and support groups
  • Build rapport and trust with LGBTQ youth and decrease barriers to receiving services, education, and community resources
  • Provide support, trainings, and consultation to HUSD and SLZUSD staff on LGBTQ competent and affirming service provision
Requirements:
  • Experience working with LGBTQ youth, preferably runaway/homeless youth and current or former foster youth
  • Bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish required
  • Experience with, and commitment to using, a positive youth development model
  • Experience with Case Management
  • Experience with training facilitation and curriculum development
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance
  • Reliable Transportation
  • A valid California driver's license
  • Personal vehicle insurance
Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate of pay between $21.00 to $24.00 based on experience
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service
  • 2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff and 4 additional for school staff
  • 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
  • 100% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance or Anthem options
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online
About Side by Side:

Side by Side is a leading provider of services to LGBTQ youth and families in the Bay Area. We are committed to creating a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you



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