LGBTQ+ Youth Specialist

ABOUT SIPCW

The mission of the Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness (SIPCW) is to promote wellness and improve the health of the Staten Island community through collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach. Improving community health is a collaborative effort, and SIPCW leverages trusted relationships to build coalitions to address SI public health issues. SIPCW has extensive expertise in convening diverse community stakeholders, utilizing data to drive decisions, and identifying evidence-based strategies to collectively approach complex health issues for the most at-risk communities on SI.

ABOUT TYSA

Established in 2011 as SIPCW’s cornerstone project, TYSA is a cross-sector behavioral health coalition of over 50 different partners from across the continuum of substance use. TYSA seeks to reduce youth and young adult substance use and improve mental health outcomes, using a population-level approach by identifying gaps, aligning resources, facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, developing & implementing strategies, changing norms, and strengthening community assets. TYSA has a proven track record in following the evidence to improve health outcomes for young people.

POSITION SUMMARY

SIPCW seeks a LGBTQ+ Youth Specialist passionate about supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ BIPOC youth on Staten Island. The Youth Specialist will support the TYSA Coalition, specifically in the coordination of youth-related strategies. The Specialist will coordinate the day-to-day tasks related to the CAMP grant, including, but not limited to, coordinating and co-facilitating workgroup and youth meetings and supporting event/activity planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate tasks that support the coalition’s youth strategies
• Assist with agenda preparation, note taking, and facilitation for youth meetings
• Participate in work group meetings when needed
• Alongside the coordinator, execute grant-related activities and events
• Work with the youth group to develop and disseminate awareness content
• Represent TYSA at youth-facing community events

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma and prior work experience of at least one year
• Identifying as LGBTQ+ and between the ages of 18 and 25 is strongly preferred
• General understanding of behavioral health issues impacting LGBTQ+ youth/ LGBTQ+ BIPOC youth
• Basic project management skills
• Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Suites and Google Suites
• Knowledge of the Staten Island community

Please note that this role requires weekend work on Saturdays, and may require additional overtime and some local travel.

The Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.