Family Service RI
Full-time, $19.00 – $23.62/hr, Language Skills Compensated!
CHW Certification Required
Experience with Young Children & Families
Reliable Transportation Required

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!  

Position Summary: CHW 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.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate with FC team in conducting a full needs assessment utilizing RI DOH standardized tools.
• Determine with parent a family plan that addresses current identified needs.
• Link and refer individuals/ families to appropriate culturally relevant resources and informal supports within their community.
• Provide coordinated care and monitoring through contact with individuals, families, medical entities, community providers and referral sources.
• Build and maintain positive, working relationships with medical entities, community organizations and service providers.
• Teach self-advocacy skills.
• Complete all RI DOH and Family Service paperwork including evaluations and written documentation of all communications with families, physicians, referral sources, community partners, etc.
• Complete all documentation in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Participate in ongoing reflective supervision with FC supervisor as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or director.

Qualifications:

• Community Health Worker Certification required; Bachelor degree preferred.
• 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.
• Experience working with young children and their families.
• Prior experience in behavioral health and/or crisis intervention preferred.
• Bilingual/ASL 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 RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. 

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.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate’s relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Family Service RI
Bachelor’s Degree OR CCHW Certified
Full-time, $24.00 – $29.84 / Language Skills Compensated!+

Position Summary: Responsible for providing case management services to young adults living in the program. Advocates for residents and their families in navigating human service and similar departments, agencies, and services. Collaborates on cases with a multitude of providers such as the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), schools, medical providers, and other service providers to ensure appropriate delivery of services to resident.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required, or able meet the qualifications to become a Certified Community Health Worker, or both.
• Experience in child welfare, youth programming, youth development, and/or related fields.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance and registration required.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from community locations and residential site locations, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform restraint techniques if needed and deal with physically aggressive people

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! 

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service RI
Full-time, 19.00 – $23.62/hr – Language Skills Compensated!
Medical Office Experience Preferred
Bilingual Spanish REQUIRED, Portuguese/Creole Preferred

Position Summary: We care about the individuals and families living within our community and it is our priority to ensure access to services as soon as possible. The person in this position operates as the Intake & Triage Coordinator within FSRI. The Triage Coordinator supports individuals and families throughout the referral process and ensures they are linked with services as soon as possible. The Triage Coordinator ensures individuals and families are connected with counseling services using evidence-based clinical practices and interventions, that are consistent with the person’s values, preferences, and individualized needs. As part of our team, this person shares responsibility for directing, coordinating, and managing care and services

Qualifications:

• Associate degree level education or equivalent experience
• Medical office experience preferred
• Ability to educate clients regarding Family Service programs and policies
• Understanding of Health Insurance requirements and financial implications 
• Prior experience in crisis intervention and emergency triage highly preferred 
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
• Spanish Speaking required and is compensated – Additional language capacity (Portuguese/Creole) highly preferred 
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Family Service RI
Part-time, $19.00 – $23.62 – Bilingual Skills Compensated!
Demonstrated sensitivity to LGBTQ clients, racial and ethnic minorities, those living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse

Position Summary: The AIDS Project Rhode Island Wellness Specialist provides holistic, and practical support for people living with HIV. Based out of APRI’s Wellness Center at our Hope Street location, the Wellness Specialist builds relationships with APRI clients in order to keep them connected to care. Central to this role is the administration of our Food Pantry, and Nutritional Supplement Program in collaboration with our Dietician. This is the primary point of encounter for our clients, and a hub of multiple resources for people living with HIV.

Qualifications:

• Committed to and enthusiastic about APRI’s mission and programs. 
• Equipped to work with multicultural and diverse populations.  
• Knowledge of available resources pertaining to healthcare systems, social services, basic needs, and more.
• A working knowledge of the social determinants of health is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and demonstrated ability to adapt and learn new databases.
• Ability to document in and navigate an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Must possess a Community Health Worker certification or must become certified within one year of employment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to LGBTQ clients, racial and ethnic minorities, those living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse.
• Ability to travel to various locations as necessary; possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required. 
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements: Employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Follow professional dress codes of both FSRI and primary health care sites.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment as needed. 
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to complete Community Health Worker Training within six months of start.

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!

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service RI
Rumford, Providence
Part/Full time, $23.00 – $28.60
Lived experience with human trafficking and/or child welfare

Position Summary: The Youth Support Partner is responsible for engaging and serving at-risk youth who have been identified as potential victims of CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children). The Youth Support Partner will provide culturally competent services as well as use their lived experience to develop authentic relationships. The role of Youth Support Partner is to provide youth with support, trauma-informed advocacy, collaboration with families, community resources, community providers and treatment team members with the goal towards safety, self-sufficiency and empowerment.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Lived experience with human trafficking and/or child welfare involvement.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience providing peer support
• Must be willing to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist within 2 years of hire.
• Effective communication skills to include written, conflict resolution and mediation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

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!

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service RI
Middletown
Full-time, $19.00 – $23.62- Language Skills Compensated!

Position Summary: The Housing Navigator is responsible for supporting families residing at Lucy’s Hearth Shelter in securing and maintaining stable housing. This role involves building relationships with landlords, delivering housing stabilization services, and equipping residents with essential skills for long-term housing success—such as budgeting, understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, and navigating the rental process. Key responsibilities include facilitating bi-monthly housing application workshops, conducting at least two individual housing-focused meetings with each resident per month, and actively participating in bi-monthly resident house meetings. The Housing Navigator works in close collaboration with the Case Management Coordinator to ensure comprehensive support tailored to each family’s needs. The overarching goal of the Housing Navigator is to empower families on their path toward self-sufficiency and long-term housing stability.

Qualifications: 

• Associates degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) or equivalent combination of education & experience required. 
• Experience working in diverse settings with people across all socio-economic spectrums and a wide variety of personalities and roles – staff, residents, local agencies, contractors, lenders, etc.
• Excellent organizational, computer skills, and customer skills required
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance required.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

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 RI
Full-time, $22.00 – $27.35-Language Skills Compensated+!
Bachelor’s or Associates + 2 years
Experience with housing & welfare preferred

Position Summary: Provides housing information, referral, advocacy, case management, and supports housing insecure individuals and families across FSRI programs. Processes requests for rental and security deposit assistance to prevent homelessness.  Provides coaching and triage in homes, community, and office settings to help service recipients address barriers to maintain stable and safe housing.  Assist with relationship building with current and new landlords.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human or social services field or an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant field experience is required.
• Case management experience in child welfare and housing preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Either have a Community Health Worker certification or can obtain certification within the first 12 months of employment.
• Experience providing housing support services within Rhode Island preferred.
• Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance required.
• Must be agreeable to a flexible scheduling to meet recipient needs.
• FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving. FSRI includes pay incentives for bilingual staff.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements: This position requires a mix of visits located in clients’ homes, offices, community and virtually. Employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from office sites and community locations which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators. 
• Employees must also have the ability to lift up to 20lbs.

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 RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. 

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.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate’s relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Family Service Rhode Island
Full-time, $19.00 – $23.62 + Bilingual Skills Compensated!
Two years experience
Experience with HIV & LGBTQ+ communities preferred

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director, the HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the program’s HIV/HCV testing and sexual health education activities. Staff must be flexible to work outside of traditional work hours to accommodate community events. Staff is also responsible for the coordination of our “At-Home” HIV Testing Program, and developing a team of volunteers to assist with prevention programming. Position is Part Time at 30 hours, with potential to increase to full time.

Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required.
•  Experience with HIV service programs and services preferred.
• Have documentation of completing Rhode Island Qualified Professional Test Counselor training, or willing to complete training and certification within first month of employment.
• Have documentation of completing Certification as a Community Health Worker, or willing to complete training and certification within first year of employment.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated sensitivity to LGBTQ+ communities, racial and ethnic minorities, and those impacted by HIV and substance abuse.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance required to travel throughout Rhode Island.
• Must be willing to work
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical requirements: Employees in this position must have the ability to:
• Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Follow professional dress codes of both FSRI and primary health care sites.
• Obtain all necessary immunizations since the position requires working in healthcare settings.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work from home without endangering the privacy of PHI or HIPPA expectations.

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 RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. 

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.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate’s relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Family Service of RI
Full-time, $23.00 – $28.60
Bilingual Spanish Required
Experience Working with Children & Families

Position Summary: CHW 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. Care coordination. Working closely with DCYF. Cases open up to 6 months.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required (2 years)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 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 required.
• 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 working with young children and their families.
• Bilingual/ASL 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 and DCYF

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 RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. 

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.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate’s relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.  

Family Service RI
Providence & Cranston 50%
Full-time $19-23
Bilinugal Skills Compensated

Position Summary:  Responsible for partnering with families and supporting the wraparound facilitator to do Wraparound with the family.  May provide direct support and services for some families.  Responsible for connecting families with other families with similar challenges and other community resources.  The FSP will partner with and support families with children and youth who are at risk for abuse and neglect, who have serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a developmental disability (DD) and/or who have juvenile corrections involvement in the home and/or school setting.  The FSP’s involvement with families is by family choice, as some families may either choose not to have a FSP or may not require it.  The length of involvement is different with each family as the FSPs role is to empower the family toward self-efficacy. To elevate the positive impact FCCP has on families within the region, and to increase program referrals, the FSP Outreach Coordinator will promote FCCP program services by engaging with community members and various entities that interact with residents of Providence and Cranston.  The FSP Outreach Coordinator will participate in community outreach events, resource fairs, co-location opportunities etc. To inform future outreach efforts, the FSP Outreach Coordinator will track all outreach efforts and outcomes.  Outreach tasks will comprise 50% of job duties.

Qualifications:

• The FSP is a peer mentor and must have experience parenting a child with serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a developmental disability (DD) and/or who has been involved with child welfare services or juvenile corrections. 
• Knowledge and competencies needed to effectively support another parent or caregiver are needed.
• Wraparound training and certification are required, but will be provided in-service at a later date. 
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be proficient in Excel and have experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.