4 Case Workers

Tides Family Service
Middletown, Pawtucket, South County, and West Warwick
Full-time, 44,000- $53,500
Associate’s Required
Bilingual Preferred

Note Tides FS has 4 Locations hiring!

Description

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An “Agency Without Walls” our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools…wherever our youth are.
 

Position Summary: Caseworkers work with youth referred to the Outreach and Tracking Program at TFS are typically struggling with school attendance and are at risk involvement or involved with Truancy Court, Family Court, and/or the Child Welfare System. This program aims to increase school attendance and performance as well as increase overall functioning in the home and community. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Provide in-home and community strengths-based support to clients and families (face to face attempts daily and on-call responsibility according  to 2/3-person team schedules).
  • Work collaboratively with integrated team of caseworkers, behavioral assistants and clinicians to develop treatment goals, evaluation/utilization review, provide resources, advocacy, perform routine assessments, transportation, adaptive living skills and build relationships with clients and families. 
  • Provide counseling and other services to help ensure client and family safety.
  • Build and sustain collaborations with community partners, including health, education, vocation, legal and family intervention providers with the goal of increasing access to services.  
  • Serve as liaison/advocate between the program, community and surrounding neighbors to build partnerships.
  • Work in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics.
  • Complete clinical documentation in the Agency’s Electronic Health Record as required. 
  • Attend and participate in all required program meetings including  daily group supervision. 
  • Coordinate activities and resources that can benefit all clients and families within TFS.

Requirements

  • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Skilled in building relationships with internal team, stakeholders, clients and families, schools, law enforcement and other community resources. 
  • Associate degree – Required.
  • Bachelor’s degree – Preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and registered/inspected vehicle – Required. 
  • Bilingual; Spanish, Portuguese, Creole – Preferred 

Salary Range: $44,000- $53,500

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply.  We are a PBN Best Place to Work recipient, a Safe Zone Certified Employer, and a Veteran Friendly Employer. Join our team!

2 Educational Success Workers

Tides Family Service
West Warwick or Middletown
$44,500-$48,000
Associates Required
Bilingual Preferred
1 Year Experience

Description

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An “Agency Without Walls” our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools…wherever our youth are.  

Position Summary: The Educational Success Worker is an integral part of the Tides Outreach Program (TOP) team. The Educational Success worker specializes in providing support to students experiencing school/ truancy issues. The Educational Success Worker serves as the primary liaison between the assigned schools, Tides, and families.  The position also offers support to the TOP caseworkers and clinicians to ensure students have access to transportation and healthy morning routines.  

Essential Functions:

  • Work within the designated area community to understand barriers to educational, health and social wellness.
  • Support case management/care coordination activities.
  • Cultivate relationships with community partners in order to secure resources for clients with the goal of increased attendance and academic attainment. 
  • Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with schools to facilitate  attendance, behavior, performance monitoring.
  • Provide transportation assistance to school as needed.
  • Set schedule with expectation of flex scheduling as needed Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
  • Supports the on-call rotation.
  • Support out of school time programming as needed.
  • Help families make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their educational, medical status, treatment options and basic needs and schedule internal and external educational advocacy meetings as needed.
  • Offer Vocational Support and transition planning. 
  • Develop effective working relations and attend group supervisions to collaborate and problem solve with team members on how to best decrease negative behaviors that are impacting academic achievement.
  • Demonstrate and integrate a strong understanding and commitment to the Tides Mission
  • Maintain accurate and accessible case notes, reports, files and  statistics as required by the initiative.
  • Contribute to the completion of strengths-based Recovery Plans by  offering input on recovery goals that align with the youth’s academic achievement. 
  • Perform additional responsibilities consistent with initiative needs and other duties as assigned in support of the Tides Family Services Mission.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree – Required 
  • Bachelor’s degree – Preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and registered/inspected/ insured vehicle – Required 
  • Bilingual: Spanish, Portuguese, Creole – Preferred
  • At least 1 year of experience in community outreach and engagement setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Possess strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Skilled in building relationships  with internal team, stakeholders, clients and families, schools, law enforcement and other community resources. 
  • Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook/Gmail.
  • Ability to prioritize workflow and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Possess good verbal, written and telephone skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
  • Must be flexible to work between a variety of in person and virtual meetings/worksites.

Salary Range: $44,500-$48,000 

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply.  We are a PBN Best Place to Work recipient, a Safe Zone Certified Employer, and a Veteran Friendly Employer. Join our team! 

Educational Success Worker

Tides Family Services
Woonsocket
Full-time,$44,500-$48,000
Associates Required
Bilingual: Spanish, Portuguese, Creole – Preferred

Job Description

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Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An “Agency Without Walls” our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools…wherever our youth are. 

The Educational Success Worker is an integral part of the Tides Outreach Program (TOP) team. The Educational Success worker specializes in providing support to students experiencing school/ truancy issues. The Educational Success Worker serves as the primary liaison between the assigned schools, Tides, and families.  The position also offers support to the TOP caseworkers and clinicians to ensure students have access to transportation and healthy morning routines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•    Work within the designated area community to understand barriers to educational, health and social wellness.

•    Support case management/care coordination activities.

•    Cultivate relationships with community partners in order to secure resources for clients with the goal of increased attendance and academic attainment.

•    Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with schools to facilitate  attendance, behavior, performance monitoring.

•    Provide transportation assistance to school as needed.

•    Set schedule with expectation of flex scheduling as needed Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

•    Supports the on-call rotation.

•    Support out of school time programming as needed.

•    Help families make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their educational, medical status, treatment options and basic needs and schedule internal and external educational advocacy meetings as needed.

•    Offer Vocational Support and transition planning.

•    Develop effective working relations and attend group supervisions to collaborate and problem solve with team members on how to best decrease negative behaviors that are impacting academic achievement.

•    Demonstrate and integrate a strong understanding and commitment to the Tides  Mission

•    Maintain accurate and accessible case notes, reports, files and statistics as required by the initiative.

•    Contribute to the completion of strengths-based Recovery Plans by offering input on recovery goals that align with the youth’s academic achievement.

•    Perform additional responsibilities consistent with initiative needs and other duties as assigned in support of the Tides Family Services Mission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Associate’s degree – Required

•    Bachelor’s degree-Preferred

•    Valid driver’s license and registered/inspected/ insured vehicle – Required

•    Bilingual: Spanish, Portuguese, Creole – Preferred

•    At least 1 year of experience in community outreach and engagement setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•    Possess strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.·

•    Skilled in building relationships  with internal team, stakeholders, clients and families, schools, law enforcement and other community resources.

•    Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook/Gmail.

•    Ability to prioritize workflow and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

•    Possess good verbal, written and telephone skills.

•    Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.

•    Must be flexible to work between a variety of in person and virtual meetings/worksites.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply.  We are a PBN Best Place to Work recipient, a Safe Zone Certified Employer, and a Veteran Friendly Employer. Join our team!

How to Apply

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Follow the link to apply!

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3094321

Swanette Shares 3/31/25

This information was shared in an email from Swanette Salazar CCHW on 3/31/25, in her role as the Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI). Some of this info is in the CHWARI Newsletter – some is not due to time issues. We will try to post updates like this on our website so that all resources are ‘out there!’ We are working on a way to coordinate communications better. 

Hi everyone,

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, “Together We Act, United We Change,” highlights the power of collective action in preventing and addressing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Explore more resources from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

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Starting April 7th, we celebrate National Public Health Week 2025, with the theme “It Starts Here.” This theme reminds us that public health begins with our everyday actions—creating healthier homes, communities, and workplaces. Public health is all around us, shaping the environments where we live, work, and play. By working together, we can build a stronger, healthier future for everyone. Learn more here

Have you heard about…

  • Our International CHW partners, Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC), has been named a winner of the Skoll Award For Social Innovation 2025 alongside Apis & Heritage Capital Partners, EarthEnable, Healthy Learners and Pacto pela Democracia! Learn more about CHIC here and check out their 2024 annual report here. See the video speaking more about CHWs here.
  • CHW Survey for all CHWs in and out of RI to help our evaluators compare what is most important to us and those across the nation. Please take a moment to share your thoughts on what is most important to you. The survey can be found here.
  • My term as RI’s CHW Ambassador for the National Association of CHWs ends this year! Apply here. | Applications due on 4/30/25

Advocacy & Legislation

  • Check out the committee calendars of bills being the General Assembly is hearing here.
  • RIPIN’S Report: Strengthening Preschool Education in RI, outlines key solutions to strengthen the system
    • Learn more about the findings, recommendations, legislation, and advocacy opportunities below
  • Currently, the administration is planning on terminating half of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s workforce – this could significantly affect how we access the congressionally approved federal investments needed to address our housing and homelessness challenges, including rental assistance, closures of homeless shelters, stop the construction of new housing. What can we do about it? We can make our voices heard by calling our congressmen regarding the planned cuts to HUD.
    • RI’s own Senator Reed wrote a bipartisan letter urging the administration to keep HUD field offices open.
    • HomesRI has created a toolkit that includes a call script, contact info, background, etc.
    • Example template from the National Low Income Housing Coalition
  • Economic Progress Institute 2025 Legislative Agenda
  • Save RIPTA Lobby Days | Learn more about the campaign here and sign up here. The organizers will be there to help guide you to talk to lawmakers.
  • Housing Network of RI Legislative Tracker
  • 4/7 at 6 pm | Action for Health: Advocacy & Power Building Training | Learn basics of effective advocacy with decision makers, dig into what it takes to build political power, and pass on critical skills you’ll need to advocate for health.
  • 4/8 from 3-4 at the State House: Housing x Transit Advocacy Day | Join other advocates to meet with lawmakers to discuss why safe, affordable homes and reliable public transit is essential to RI’ers. Sign up here. This will also run with the Community Development Month Launch Event to celebrate RI’s nonprofit affordable housing developers.

Professional Development, Opportunities, Resources

  • Right to Know | A medically accurate, stigma-free resource for teens and young adults to learn about their sexual and reproductive health | Check out a brief video here and order materials here.

Community Resources, Opportunities, & Events

  • Click here to learn more about the new Deaf softball league | No experience needed – ALL are welcome, including Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA, SODA, or signing hearing individuals
  • The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is now accepting applications for two new Medicaid Advisory Committees! The deadline to apply is April 21, 2025. To learn more about the BAC and MAC, please visit eohhs.ri.gov/Medicaid-BAC-MAC.
    • The Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) is open to current or former Medicaid beneficiaries, their families, or caregivers to provide feedback and help improve services. English Flyer | Spanish Flyer | Portuguese Flyer
    • The Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is for community members, providers, or advocates who wish to be involved in sharing their experiences and opinions.
  • Master Guide to Summer Camps
  • Brown Asthma Camp from July 14 -17 | Learn more here. | Sign up here.
  • 4/7 from 3-4 pm: Parenting While Black Series (final session from Brazelton Touchpoints Center)
    • Each webinar includes live Spanish translation and closed captioning
  • 4/9 from 3-7 pm | Day One Community Fair – see attached PDF to share and click here to learn more.
  • 4/16 from 10-12 pm | URI Cyber Seniors Health-Tech Series: Navigating Hearing Loss Through Connective Tech | To register, email shc-group@uri.edu | See attached PDF to share
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Take Care,

Swanette

Swanette Salazar CCHW

Lead Community Health Worker – First Connections Program

Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI)

RI CHW Ambassador – National Association of Community Health Workers
salazarsw@familyserviceri.org

I use she/her/hers pronouns! How about you?

Safe Haven Mobile Outreach Specialist

Community Care Alliance
Woonsocket, RI
Salary: $20/hr
Lived Experience Preferred

Start Date: N/A

Job Description

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We are seeking a compassionately dynamic Mobile Outreach Specialist to join our team! The Mobile Outreach team welcomes people with lived experience who are mission-driven to support individuals in active substance use and often co-occurring mental illness and homelessness through Harm Reduction efforts. We are out in the northern RI community, serving individuals in Woonsocket, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Work closely with our drop-in center. We are seeking someone who is a team player as well as a self-starter. Being able to navigate a large volume of people while still providing one-on-one help and communication to our people is a plus. Bilingual/multilingual is not required but preferred.”

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide peer support to our homeless, housing unstable, substance use, and recovery clients primarily in the community, as well as in our Safe Haven drop-in center. Evaluate and assist with clients’ needs and barriers. Ensure program adherence to all relevant licensing, funding, and accreditation standards. Participate in ongoing training and participation in any agency-wide efforts. Preference to bi-lingual/multi-lingual individuals. Other responsibilities are as follows:

Greet clients with unconditional positive regard and develop a trusting working alliance.

Provide Harm Reduction supplies and education.

Assist clients to access a wide array of resources, including but not limited to:

Food, clothing, personal hygiene products, survival items.

Behavioral health resources.

Recovery resources.

Emergency shelter resources/CES/HMIS coordination.

Benefits and entitlements.

Applications for SSI/SSDI/TDI, etc.

Housing resources, including applications for apartments, subsidized housing, universal wait list, etc.

Education/employment resources.

Family supports.

Medical providers; and

Resolution of legal barriers.

Care coordination with other providers.

Connect with external community resources.

De-escalate clients experiencing emotional distress.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED preferred. Equivalent lived experience is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Services are provided primarily via the community and Safe Haven drop-in center. Full-time position Monday-Friday 8:30-5 pm with some flexibility, with some flexibility needed for weeknights and weekend hours. A valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Must be flexible and able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.

403b with matching after 6 months of employment.

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.

Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.

Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.

Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.

On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select “”Careers”” and then “”Current Openings”” to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Military friendly employer!

How to Apply

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www.CommunityCareRI.org/careers

Bilingual Care Coordinator/Community Health Worker

Amos House
Providence, RI
Full-time, $22 – $24/hr
CHW Certified or close

Job Description

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The Bilingual Care Coordinator/Community Health Worker (CHW) will act as a bridge between the Amos House Outreach team and the Amos House Clinic, supporting individuals who come into Amos House for emergency services. This role will connect them with behavioral health and medical services as needed. The Care Coordinator will assess needs, directly address issues related to benefits and housing, and facilitate connections with Amos House and other healthcare providers, including for evaluation of social security benefits. The Care Coordinator will also support clinic clients in consistently engaging in treatment, including assisting with transportation, locating individuals who have been lost to follow-up, and helping clients navigate pharmacy requests.

This position requires fluency in English and Spanish to provide direct, equitable care to the communities we serve.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments to identify health-related social needs, as well as basic physical and behavioral health screenings. 

Assist with benefits enrollment and obtaining identification (IDs, birth certificates, Social Security cards). 

Prepare clients for CES enrollment by completing required assessments and housing applications. 

Assist clients in scheduling and attending medical and behavioral health appointments; provide reminders and transportation as needed. 

Support clients in applying for SSI/SSDI, coordinating with medical providers and legal representatives. 

Conduct outreach to locate individuals who have fallen out of care or require medical follow-up.

Coordinate care with other service providers and case managers. 

Provide positive modeling in communication, punctuality, and accountability. 

Share lived experience with clients professionally, when appropriate. 

Document all case notes in AWARDS and complete all required Medicaid billing documentation.

Note: Duties/responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs. 

Qualifications

Required:

Certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) in Rhode Island or completion of the required training hours for certification.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish—must be able to communicate effectively with clients in both languages.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to enter written notes into an electronic medical record system.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment.

Understanding and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery.

Sensitivity to adults from diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, including individuals who are experiencing homelessness, in recovery, or formerly incarcerated.

Working knowledge of behavioral health and health disparities affecting marginalized populations.

Demonstrated commitment to the recovery community.

Schedule & Physical Requirements:

Typical Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work 

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Range: $22 – $24/ hour, commensurate with experience

Comprehensive benefits package (eligible after 60 days) including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Opportunities for training and professional development

Why Amos House?

Amos House is more than a workplace—it’s a community. We are mission-driven, team-oriented, and committed to making a difference. Join us in building a more just and compassionate Rhode Island.

All people have a seat at our table. Join us.

Amos House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to join us in building a more just and equitable community.

How to Apply

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Send your resume and a brief explanation of why you are interested in this role, with the position as the subject line, to hr@amoshouse.com

Housing and Employment Support Specialist

Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
$5000 Sign on Bonus

The Housing and Employment Support Specialist will directly work with individuals and
families who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault residing in shelters. The
primary role is to provide short-term and long-term, solutions-focused crisis intervention and
resources to individuals eligible for homeless system resources or those without available
resources. The position emphasizes securing income, as well as accessing workforce
development and education opportunities to support residents’ goals and case management
plans.

Key Responsibilities:
 Advocate for and support the mission and vision of the organization while
promoting the agency’s values.
 Deliver services in a safe, respectful, and effective manner in accordance with the
organization’s policies and procedures.
 Utilize case management skills to help residents identify solutions for permanent
housing, connect them with necessary resources, and recognize personal strengths.
 Assist clients with housing needs, including eviction prevention, landlord
negotiations, and access to community resources.
 Maintain regular communication with the RI Coordinated Entry System, ensuring
client status and needs are appropriately addressed.
 Make referrals to community services and help clients navigate the housing process.
 Support clients in developing employment skills and accessing workforce
development opportunities.
 Perform data entry to track clients, document services provided, and record
measurable outcomes in a timely manner.
 Foster effective collaborative relationships with other community resources to
provide comprehensive client support.
 Participate in daily shelter operations, including handling calls through the Victims
of Crime Helpline.
 Perform other duties as assigned to support the operations of the organization.

Skills and Abilities Required:
 Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and
cultural backgrounds, including those who have experienced domestic violence,
sexual assault, trauma, substance abuse, and other challenges.
 Solution-focused mindset, with strong independent judgment, decision-making, and
problem-solving skills.
 Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment.
 Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to document and
report clearly.
 Computer literacy and data entry proficiency.

Qualifications and Experience:
 Associate’s degree or relevant certification/license in social services or a human
services field.
 At least 12 months of experience in human services, advocacy, or case management.
 Ability to work effectively in a communal living environment.
 Knowledge of social casework principles, practices, and techniques, and the ability
to apply them effectively.
 Prior experience in case management or a similar role preferred.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@bvadvocacycenter.org

The Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of
ancestral origin.

Family Support Specialist

Full-time
Woonsocket
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Required
Experience raising children

Position Overview:

As a Family Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in providing guidance, empathy, and practical assistance to parents who are navigating the challenges of raising children. Drawing from your own personal experiences as a parent, you will offer emotional support, share coping strategies, and connect parents with resources to promote healthy family dynamics. Your role will be instrumental in fostering a sense of community and empowerment among parents, helping them build strong and resilient families.

Responsibilities:     

  • Work with multi-disciplinary team to implement a recovery plan using the principles of wraparound, which partners with the individuals and families, using a compassionate and nonjudgmental manner and drawing on your own experiences as a parent to establish rapport and credibility.
  • Offer emotional support and a listening ear to parents who may be facing a range of challenges, such as parenting stress, child development concerns, behavioral issues, and more.
  • Facilitate one-on-one and group meetings to provide a safe space for parents to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment.
  • Share personal stories and practical strategies to help parents develop effective parenting skills, communication techniques, and problem-solving approaches.
  • Connect parents with community resources, social services, workshops, and educational opportunities that can enhance their parenting skills and family well-being.
  • Promote self-care and stress management techniques to help parents maintain their own well-being while caring for their families.
  • Keep accurate records of interactions and progress made by parents, while respecting their privacy and confidentiality.
  • Work collaboratively with other professionals, such as social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare providers, to ensure holistic support for families.
  • Stay informed about relevant child development research, parenting trends, and community resources to provide up-to-date information to parents.
  • Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development activities to enhance your peer support skills.

 Qualifications:

  • Personal experience as a parent with a strong understanding of the joys and challenges that come with raising children.
  • High school diploma or equivalent, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist required; bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Empathetic, nonjudgmental, and patient attitude towards parents from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
  • Driver’s license required
  • Bi-lingual candidates preferred
  • Ability to establish and maintain boundaries, while offering support and guidance.       
  • Strong organizational skills to document interactions and track progress.       
  • Familiarity with community resources, social services, and programs for parents and families.       
  • Ability to facilitate group discussions and maintain a safe and inclusive environment       
  • Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to various parenting challenges.       
  • If applicable, employee will assume full responsibilities for the cost and efforts of maintaining all forms of licensure, certification, and credentialing documentation as required in their job description or sited on any action form as a qualification for hiring, job promotion, or monetary increase. Subsequently, the employee will adhere to the credentialing requirements of all insurance/funding sources for which they qualify and provide Human resources with the initial required documentation and all renewals of these documents thereafter.

Physical Requirements:

  • The ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods, as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

  • Work takes place primarily in client homes or other community-based settings, and occasionally in an office setting.
  • May involve flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate parents’ schedules.
  • Interaction with parents who may be experiencing emotional distress or seeking guidance for various family-related issues.

To apply for this opening please visit our website http://www.communitycareri.org and select “Careers” and then “Current Openings” to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Military friendly employer!

Peer Support Safe Haven 

Community Care Alliance
Woonsocket
Full Time
Willing to become PRS Certified

“We are seeking a compassionately dynamic Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team! Our drop-in center is a safe, understanding, and compassionate place for the community we serve, and we are seeking someone that is a team player as well as a self-starter. Being able to navigate a large volume of people while still providing one-on-one help and communication to our people is a plus. Bilingual/multilingual is not required but preferred.”


POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide peer support to our homeless, housing unstable, substance use, and recovery clients in our Safe Haven drop-in center. Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming space in the drop-in center. Evaluate and assist with clients needs and barriers. Ensure program adherence to all relevant licensing, funding, and accreditation standards. Participate in ongoing training and participation in any agency-wide efforts. Preference to bi-lingual/multi-lingual individuals. Other responsibilities are as follows:

  • Greet clients with unconditional positive regard and develop a trusting working alliance.
  • Assist clients to access a wide array of resources, including but not limited to:
  • Food, clothing, personal hygiene products, survival items.
  • Behavioral health resources.
  • Recovery resources.
  • Emergency shelter resources.
  • Benefits and entitlements.
  • Applications for SSI/SSDI/TDI,etc.
  • Housing resources, including applications for apartments, subsidized housing, universal wait list, etc.
  • Education/employment resources.
  • Family supports.
  • Medical providers; and
  • Resolution of legal barriers.
  • Care coordination with other providers.
  • Connect with external community resources.
  • De-escalate clients experiencing emotional distress.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED preferred. Peer Support Certification preferred or willingness to become peer support certified.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Services are provided via the Safe Haven drop-in center. Full-time position Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm with some flexibility. Valid Drivers license and reliable transportation required. Must be flexible and able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.   

How to Apply
To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org/Careers and select “Careers” and then “Current Openings” to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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Community Health Worker

Providence Housing Authority
Location: Providence
Full-time, $21/hr
Bilingual English/Spanish

Job Description

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Purpose: The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a dependable and caring member of their community. The CHW works to improve the health and wellbeing of peers who are PHA residents in public housing by connecting them to health and social services, providing social support, and helping them to advocate for their health needs. Our CHW focuses on public safety, safe & healthy housing, and how the physical environment effects the health and wellbeing of families living in PHA. They engage in community building efforts to improve the safety of the neighborhoods that they serve, and to help residents come together to advocate for their housing rights.

Essential Tasks of the Position:

The Community Health Worker supports the PHA residents towards COVID-19 response and recovery; also addressing the social and health care needs of the PHA residents; connecting residents to primary care, behavioral health, and other resources either within the PHA organization or within the community.

  • Work one-on-one with residents to address health concerns.
  • Work one-on-one with residents to assess their healthcare and social service needs and to refer and connect to services whenever possible.
  • Work one-to-one with residents to set health-promoting goals and help them to meet these goals.
  • Engage PHA residents with the Arts & Health work in collaboration with the Healthy Communities Office and Arts, Culture & Tourism.
  • Document all client progress in the case management databases.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client information, processes, and data.
  • Meet regularly with Resident Services Department (RSD) and other PHA staff for program development and event planning and to monitor and evaluate program success.
  • Communicate regularly with community partners, service providers, employers and PHA directors.
  • Attend monthly networking meetings convened by Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island (CHWARI); to collectively problem solve and to share resources.
  • Network with existing health and community-based organizations to learn about opportunities for their clients and share their clients’ needs with these agencies.
  • Support the work of other Resident Services Department staff and Property Management staff to address resident social determinants of health.
  • The CHW will be responsible for meeting on-the-job competencies, assessed by his/her supervisor.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education Level

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience in Related Field
  • CHWARI CORE Community Health Worker Certification is preferred
  • Experience with customer service, social services, health care or community-related work is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses and certifications

  • Ability to speak both Spanish and English fluently and to write English fluently, required.
  • Strong preference will be given to individuals living in public housing and participants in the Section 8 Program.
  • Determination to make a difference in their own community.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills.
  • Compassionate, empathetic, respectful & logical.
  • Open to working closely with clients who struggle with health-related issues of all kinds, including mental illness and addiction at all levels.
  • Respectful, sensitive and non-judgmental towards individuals who may suffer from traumas and/or disabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.
  • Strong presence in one-on-one meetings.

How to Apply

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provhousing.org