The Peer Engagement Specialist, Youth Clubhouse will market the program to external audiences, recruiting new members from The Center, referral sites, and other appropriate sources. Additionally, the Peer Engagement Specialist will schedule Community Advisory Board meetings as required.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Meet program goals related to engagement and retention for youth clubhouse programming.
  • Enroll participants in the Youth Clubhouse, including screening and assessment.
  • In collaboration with The Member Specialist, administer the delivery of individual and group-level interventions.
  • Schedule Community Advisory Board meetings.
  • Attend required program meetings, including grant and other meetings with OASAS and DOHMH.
  • Provide care management that facilitates, coordinates and documents participant-centered care for participants across Center teams and departments to better address concerns.
  • Participate in Center staff meetings, and other supervisory and program planning meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a human service, business or related fields preferred; CASAC and/or Master’s a plus.
  • Two (2) to four (4) years minimum experience and success in the provision of community outreach, engagement and mobilization, as well as engagement and/or case management services.
  • Experience and skills in volunteer and peer educator supervision, as well as a proven ability to form appropriate alliances that increase overall awareness and usage of programs and services.
  • Significant experience working with LGBT populations, including knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity and transgender issues.
  • Schedule flexibility; evening and weekend availability strongly preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal communication, writing, verbal and public speaking skills (bilingual a plus).
  • Highly organized; able to handle multiple tasks at once; knowledge of electronic medical record keeping a plus.
  • A strong commitment to the mission of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center.