Community Health Worker DCYF-CHT

Family Service Rhode Island
Full-time
Certification Required
Bilingual skills compensated above base pay

Summary: The Trauma Systems Therapy- Community Health Worker will conduct screenings and individual needs assessments in family homes and other community venues as appropriate. Responsible for engaging clients; implementing screening tools; identifying areas of need; developing action plans; ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services; and providing ongoing support and monitoring. Provide Enhanced Case Management (ECM) to assist the family/youth to access necessary services to improve the quality of life.  Advocates for youth and family in navigating the child welfare system.

Qualifications:

  • Community Health Worker Certification required; Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Availability to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of families, including 2-3 late evenings weekly.
  • Ability to complete training and meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 6 months of employment.
  • Spanish bilingual preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to work independently and as an interdependent team member.
  • Ability to provide services in client’s homes, health clinic, community locations and other agency sites.
  • Ability to have a flexible schedule to include some evenings.
  • Prior experience in behavioral health and/or crisis intervention preferred.
  • Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
  • Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Continuing Education Requirements:

  • As needed to maintain individual CHW certification and meet RI DOH standards.
  • Participation in semi-annual and annual employee performance review process including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.
  • Other trainings as required by Rhode Island Department of Health.

Physical Requirements:

  • Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
  • Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.


Don’t meet every single requirement?  Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! 

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. Join our FAMILY today!

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.

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