Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island
Part-time, 15-20 hours
$20-25/hr
Bilingual Spanish Required
About the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island:
The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI) is Rhode Island’s only 501(c)(3) non-profit agency dedicated solely to increasing awareness of brain injury and its consequences, providing education to prevent brain injury and enhancing the quality of life for those affected by brain injury.
The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI) offers a comprehensive lending resource library, facilitates support groups, conducts screenings, and provides educational trainings. Additionally, BIARI actively engages in state and federal advocacy efforts and assists individuals with both traumatic and acquired brain injuries in accessing critical information to make informed decisions about available services and supports.
Job Summary:
BIARI is seeking a part-time bilingual Community Health Worker (CHW) to collaborate with the resource facilitation team in engaging underserved populations across the state. Key responsibilities include facilitating newly developed support groups, assisting resource facilitation staff with research and outreach initiatives, contributing to the development of educational materials, conducting senior safety awareness trainings, and providing in-house translation support as needed.
Compensation and Scheduling:
Pay Range: $22–$25 per hour, commensurate with experience
BIARI is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in a very flexible, part-time role requiring 15–20 hours per week. This position offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience and is perfect for professionals seeking work-life balance, parents looking for hours during the school day, or those interested in supplementing a second-shift job.
Essential Functions:
- Facilitate Support Groups: BIARI seeks to expand its current support group offerings by establishing three new statewide groups. One of these groups will be exclusively for Spanish-speaking individuals, with a focus on serving Rhode Islanders aged 60 and older living with brain injuries. The CHW role would include the coordination/facilitation of these newly formed groups.
- Resource Facilitation: BIARI employs two staff resource facilitators, CHW would support their efforts by offering translation services, conducting client follow-ups, and assisting with research and referrals as required.
- Senior Safety Awareness Training: The CHW will support grant-funded initiatives in collaboration with the Office of Healthy Aging by conducting in-home and community-based safety assessments for Rhode Island’s senior (60+) brain injury population.
- Outreach: The CHW will play a key role in extending outreach efforts to previously underserved areas of the state, ensuring equitable access to BIARI’s services and supports for individuals of all ages, ethnicities, races, orientations, and disabling conditions.
- Translation: The CHW will be responsible for providing Spanish language translation and interpretation support as needed, both during client meetings and in the development of educational and informational materials.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, professionals, and community partners.
- Ability to conduct outreach and engage with underserved populations across Rhode Island, promoting equitable access to BIARI’s services and supports.
- Applicant must have reliable transportation and the willingness to travel throughout the state, as needed.
- Openness to conducting in-home and community-based safety assessments for older adults with brain injuries.
- Technical proficiency, to include the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excell, Power Point)
- Comfortable presenting to groups, including consumers, stakeholders, and professionals.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience working with and providing support to individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions preferred.
- Certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) is preferred; non-certified candidates must obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
How to Apply:
Please forward your resume, along with a letter of interest to [email protected], or call our offices at (401)228-3319 for more information.
Hiring Policy:
The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all hiring practices.
The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI) believes in fair and equal opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of BIARI and employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications. BIARI aims to build and nurture a diverse and inclusive organization reflecting the values and principles inherent in our mission and vision.