Family Service RI
Hope St, Providence
Part-time, $19-$23.62/hr
CHW Certification preferred

Position Summary: The AIDS Project RI 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.

Family Service RI
Hope St, Providence
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Full-time $23-$28.6-Multilingual skills compensated!

Position Summary:  Works as part of a clinical team to support the treatment goals for youth (ages 4 to 19) and their families who are engaged in intensive, trauma-informed home/community-based services.  Advocates for the youth and families to access appropriate and necessary resources from Human Services and similar departments/agencies to improve the quality of their lives. Collaborates with referral sources (DCYF, Court, and FCCP) and other providers (schools, psychiatric providers, and other agencies) involved in the care of the youth. Advocates for the clients and families to access appropriate and necessary resources from Human Services and similar departments/agencies to improve the quality of their lives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required    
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
• Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
• Flexible schedule with minimally two evenings a week
•  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 Rhode Island
Smithfield
Full-time, evenings
Lived experience with DCYF Required

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

Position Summary: This role works with youth and young adults who are in the care and custody of the RI Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and living in a residential setting. The Family Support Partner is responsible for working with these youth and young adults and their identified families and kin to promote meaningful and regular contact. The Family Support Partner utilizes lived experience to develop authentic relationships to foster successful collaboration with families and assist to reducing barriers to successful reunification. The Family Support Partner will coordinate family engagement activities to provide a safe, therapeutic environment. May provide direct support and services for youth. The Family Support Partner’s involvement with residents and families is by family choice, as some families may either choose not to have a Family Support Partner or may not require it. The length of involvement is different with each family.

Qualifications:

• The Family Support Partner must have lived experience of involvement with the RI DCYF.
• Knowledge and competencies needed to effectively support other families are needed.
• Trauma Systems Training (TST) 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, as needed.
• The position requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection, and a driving record.
• In addition, the reliable transportation must have a minimum of three seats in addition to the driver’s seat.
• 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 Rhode Island
Full-time, $19.00 – $23.62
Bilingual Required, compensated +6%

Position Summary: This position supports survivors of domestic/interpersonal violence and sexual assault (D-IPV/SA) and their families on their journey toward housing security, healing, and self-sufficiency.  Provides housing information, referrals, advocacy, and support in obtaining and maintaining safe and stable housing. Provides coaching, education and triage in tandem with Survivor Support Program Victim Advocate.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 1-year field experience required; Associate’s Degree or higher in human/social service field preferred.
• Community Health Worker Certification highly desirable.
• Experience providing housing support services within Rhode Island preferred.
• Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance   required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.  FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving.
• 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!

RIPIN, Newport
$21-23/hour
Bilingual Spanish Required
Experience with Outreach & Special Needs

Job Summary: Bilingual Community Health Worker(CHW) provides peer-to-peer support to families and children with special health care needs; completes family assessments; works with family to determine family goals and implement plan for achieving goals; links families to an array of supports and resources; provides input regarding services and programs in RI and works to mitigate system barriers to accessing services. This CHW works in collaboration with the Newport Public Schools, increasing family/school partnerships, and creating awareness of parental/caregiver rights in the educational success for at-risk and students with disabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide Care Coordination of services and supports, while educating parents and primary caregivers in the navigation of systems of care for their CSHCN, by promoting person-centered care and medical home model
• Outreach to referred families within agency guidelines
• Conduct a Family Needs Assessment for referred families and develop an individualized Family Care Plan as appropriate
• Identify family strengths, concerns and natural supports; utilize motivational interviewing skills and culturally sensitive methods to support members in achieving their goals
• Support each family in finding geographically convenient supports and services; Collaborate with other service providers, helping families make necessary connections
• Mentor families encountering special education concerns, assisting families with navigating the education/special education system
• Assist families as they transition to independence /case closure; provide follow up support as needed
• Assist in statewide system analysis, planning and coordination with state agencies, state and local boards, community-based organizations, and community rehabilitation programs
• Actively participate as effective team member in assigned agency meetings and team meetings. Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision/one-on- one meetings
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to provide peer perspective as an individual or family member of an individual with a disability, chronic condition, and/or special health care need
• Advanced knowledge of special health care and education systems in RI and other human service systems supporting families of children with disabilities and/or special health care needs
• Problem-solving skills to facilitate empowering experiences and positive outcomes with families
• High level of interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills to interact on a professional level with our diverse stakeholders, including parents and professionals
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and understandable manner
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to effectively work independently and in collaboration with multiple staff and programs
• Proficiency in computer and internet navigation (online documents, search engine, government websites), as well as computer skills to maintain and update program related materials, reports and database
• Ability to effectively carryout the mission and philosophy of RIPIN and a willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively with multiple constituents
• Ability to present to small and large audiences that include consumers, stakeholders, and professionals on RIPIN programs’ operations, mission, and focus
• A deep understanding of, commitment to, and ability to carry out the mission, vision, philosophy, and values of RIPIN
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required; Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Education, Health or related field strongly preferred
• Experience supporting families and individuals with special health care and/or educational needs required
• Demonstrated life experience as a consumer, parent or family member of a consumer with special health care and/or special education needs
• Demonstrated knowledge of RIPIN’s programs, mission and vision
• Experience working with and outreaching to diverse populations
• Community Health Workers certification preferred; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 18 months of hire date
• Fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and Spanish required

RIPIN
South County Hospital, Wakefield
$20-22/hr
Personal Experience Navigating Systems

Job Summary:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a peer who has experience in navigating Rhode Island’s health system for themselves, a family member or through previous employment. This CHW will work in RIPIN’s Hospital Care Transition Program, which supports Rhode Islanders who may be good candidates to discharge from the hospital back to their homes or other community settings, but need a little extra assistance to make that possible. The CHW will be a critical part of a comprehensive team providing options counseling, resources and referrals for post-hospital care. CHWs will engage with consumers in hospital settings providing person centered, culturally sensitive support, and building on the values, strengths and preferences of the patient. The CHW will also serve as an effective role model and mentor.

Essential Functions:

• Assist patients and families in understanding and accessing informal and formal options for post-discharge care benefits including copay and cost of care.
• Review and educate on benefits and eligibility for Medicaid Fee-For-Service, Medicaid/Medicare Managed Care, Medicare Advantage Plans, and any available private insurances.
• Assist the consumer in completion and submission of enrollment or benefit applications. Refer consumers to other services and public or private agencies for additional supports as needed.
• Utilizing motivational interviewing skills and culturally sensitive methods to collaborate with patients to explore preferred post-discharge supports and identify social determinants of health and/or areas of need within their community environment. Review care options including natural supports, home care services, medical equipment, adult day health programs, senior centers and assisted living communities.
• Coordinate with hospital discharge and health plan staff to enable post-discharge home and community supports to be established in a timely manner.
• Assist consumers as they transition to independence/case closure by engaging with consumers and providing follow up support.
• Maintain timely, accurate records, documentation, and reports as required.
• Actively participate and complete training and professional development activities.
• Assist in statewide system analysis, planning and coordination with state agencies, state and local boards, community-based organizations, and community rehabilitation programs.
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity towards, relate to, form trusting connections with, and motivate consumers as a peer mentor and to address barriers to care, health and wellness
• Knowledge of Rhode Island health systems, terminology, supports, and services
• Demonstrated ability and skill to work collaboratively with co-workers, consumers, families, service providers, and health plans, etc.
• Skilled and/or willingness to learn and initiate motivational interviewing techniques with consumers
• Demonstrated prior success in accessing community-based resources in Rhode Island
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• A deep understanding of, commitment to, and ability to carry out the mission, vision, philosophy and values of RIPIN
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Attained or working towards a bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education, experience, and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments
• Community Health Workers certification preferred; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 18 months of hire date
• Personal experience navigating state and community services and programs on behalf of self or a family member
• Previous experience supporting families or individuals with special care needs or disabilities or families or individuals accessing health programs and services
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations
• A combination of education and experience demonstrating acquisition of the skills and abilities required

Treatment Coordinator

Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Services

Perspectives Corporation
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Proficiency in ASL Required

Perspectives Corporation is now hiring a Treatment Coordinator to work in our Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Services department.

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 OVERVIEW

The Treatment Coordinator is responsible for working as a member of the clinical team creating efficient and comprehensive data collection tools to support each child’s treatment program. The data collection tools must be specific and operational to collect all pertinent information that is required to support the child within the intensive home-based program. The Treatment Coordinator must be able to collect, analyze, and interpret all data per child and write progress reports per the standards of care. The Treatment Coordinator supports Behavior Technicians in the field through the data collection process, as well as completing regular direct care are additional responsibilities of the position.

Broad areas of responsibility include participating in agency activities, serving on committees, communicating the agency’s values and principles to others; assisting in staff management and leadership; providing training and mentoring to new and existing employees; recognizing and valuing the skills and input of employees; implementing best practice measures in relation to all clinical responsibilities; maintain a billable caseload and meet billable platform expectations.

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 BENEFITS

In addition to a creative and collaborative work environment, Perspectives offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Flexible schedules
• Paid training and mentor programs
• Employee incentive programs
• Generous paid time off
• Verizon, AAA and health club discounts
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401k savings plan

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 JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must not have more than 2 moving violations within a 3 year period.
• Must have a clean Criminal Background Check.
• Must have a clean DCYF Background Check.
• Valid driver’s license, insured personal vehicle
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have experience working with children with special healthcare needs
• Proficiency in American Sign Language
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Desired Qualifications

• Direct Care and treatment experience working with children with special health care needs
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Excellent writing and computer skills
• Considerable knowledge of clinical treatments (skill building, behavior reduction, etc.) trends, and resources for children with special health care needs

Hiring Multiple CHWs!

RI Support Network
Full-time, $19-22/hour
Must have a car
Bilingual Preferred
CHW Certification or Previous Training Preferred

Do you have a passion for helping others! RI Support Network is hiring! Join a Latina-founded organization with supportive staff and flexible hours. Learn more about the organization and its founder, Franyelys West, in this article.

To Apply:

Send your resume to: Chris Darft: cd@risupportnetwork.org