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.

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 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!

Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island
Full-time, $20-24/hr with benefits
Bachelors or equivalent experience
Experience with Affordable Housing Programs

This is not a CHW position, but we think a CHW would be great at it!

About the Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island (CHLT-RI)
The Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island (CHLT-RI) is a nonprofit affiliate of the
Housing Network of Rhode Island, dedicated to expanding and preserving long-term affordable
housing statewide. CHLT-RI partners with municipalities, developers, homeowners, tenants, and
property managers to steward deed-restricted and community land trust properties, ensuring their
long-term affordability and compliance for generations of Rhode Islanders.

Position Overview
The Program Support Specialist supports CHLT-RI’s mission by administering and stewarding
programs that ensure long-term affordability for both homeownership and rental housing. This
role is responsible for income certification, eligibility determinations, and ongoing compliance
monitoring for land trust and deed-restricted properties, while also providing homeowner and
tenant support, community outreach, and program reporting.

This position plays a critical role in the long-term stewardship of affordable housing assets by
ensuring compliance with ground leases, affordability covenants, and funding requirements, and
by supporting residents throughout the full lifecycle of land trust housing. The ideal candidate is
highly organized, detail-oriented, compliance-focused, and committed to housing equity and
long-term affordability. This role requires the ability to balance a resident-centered customer
service approach with regulatory and program compliance, and to work collaboratively as a
solutions-oriented problem-solver.

Key Responsibilities
Program Administration & Stewardship
 Conduct initial and ongoing stewardship of portfolio properties to ensure long-term
affordability and mission alignment.
 Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready property, household, and compliance files
in accordance with organizational and state requirements.
 Track program data and outcomes.
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 Maintain standardized procedures, documentation, and data systems to support consistent
monitoring across the portfolio.
 Support policy development, program improvement, and strategic planning related to
long-term housing stewardship.
 Assist with grant applications, monitoring, and reporting as needed.
Income Certification & Eligibility
 Perform income certifications and re-certifications for affordable homeownership and
rental units in compliance with applicable program requirements.
 Review income documentation, calculate household income, determine eligibility, and
document compliance accurately and consistently.
 Educate applicants, homeowners, and tenants on income requirements, recertification
processes, and ongoing affordability obligations.
 Coordinate with property managers and housing partners to ensure timely and accurate
income verification and reporting.
Long-Term Compliance Monitoring
 Monitor compliance with deed restrictions, ground leases, and program requirements
over time.
 Track ownership status, owner-occupancy, income limits, resale pricing, rent limits,
refinancing requests, and estate planning requirements.
 Conduct annual and periodic compliance reviews, including file audits and homeowner or
tenant certifications.
 Identify and address compliance issues, working collaboratively with residents and
partners to resolve concerns while protecting program integrity.
 Prepare compliance reports for funders, internal leadership, and the State of Rhode
Island.
Homebuyer, Homeowner & Tenant Support
 Guide prospective homebuyers through the deed-restricted and land trust homeownership
process, including eligibility screening, application review, and long-term compliance
requirements.
 Serve as a primary point of contact for homeowners and tenants regarding recertification,
refinancing, estate planning, and resale processes.
 Provide technical assistance and problem-solving support to residents facing financial or
life-stage challenges.
 Support homeowners and their real estate agents through resale transactions to ensure
understanding of resale requirements and facilitate smooth closings.
 Coordinate with legal and closing professionals on documentation related to affordable
housing transactions.
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Experience & Education
 Bachelor’s degree in housing, urban planning, public administration, social work,
community development, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience (preferred).
 Demonstrated experience with income certification, eligibility determinations, or
compliance monitoring for affordable housing programs.
 Knowledge of affordable housing regulations, long-term affordability controls, and
shared equity or deed-restricted housing models.
 Familiarity with HUD income limits, AMI calculations, and compliance requirements for
both homeownership and rental housing.
Skills & Competencies
 Knowledge of affordable housing programs, including deed-restricted, shared equity, and
community land trust models.
 Experience with income certification, eligibility determinations, AMI calculations, and
long-term compliance monitoring.
 Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready compliance and
household files.
 Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and long-term monitoring requirements.
 Clear, empathetic communication skills, with the ability to explain complex program
requirements to applicants, homeowners, and tenants.
 Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in addressing compliance issues while
maintaining a resident-centered approach.
 Ability to work collaboratively with municipalities, property managers, developers, legal
professionals, and other housing partners.
 Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and standard office software; ability to track
program data and prepare reports.
 Commitment to housing equity, long-term affordability, and serving diverse
communities.
 Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to the community served (preferred).

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week position. This position is a nonexempt position reporting directly to the Executive Director. Compensation is $20.00 – $24.00
per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include 13 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick and
personal time, health and dental insurance, flexible schedule (negotiated), professional
development, and mileage/expense reimbursement when applicable.

To apply: Submit a brief cover letter and resume to Ms. Melina Lodge at
mlodge@housingnetworkri.org with the job title in the subject line. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled with priority for applications submitted by
March 2, 2026.