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

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

Family Service of RI
Middletown, RI
Knowledge of state housing system required
$19.00 – $23.62, Bilingual Skills +6%

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

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

Position Summary: Responsible for partnering with families and providing supportive assistance with housing for clients in the Permanent Supportive Housing program. This includes negotiating with landlords, providing housing stabilization services, and teaching skills for housing sustainability, such as budgeting and tenant rights and responsibilities. The role of the Housing Navigator is to empower the family toward self-sufficiency.

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.
• We appreciate diversity among staffing – bilingual capacity is preferred and is paid a differential rate.
• Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, 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!

Fishing Partnership Support Service
Point Judith
Full-time: $52,000 to $58,000 per year with Benefits
Experience with Fishing Industry Required

Fishing Partnership Support Service, is a non-profit serving the commercial fishing industry in Massachusetts. We are hiring a CHW for a new office we are opening in Point Judith, RI. This CHW will be focused on improving the health, safety and economic security of commercial fishermen and their families with a primary focus on access to health insurance through the state of RI.  Most of the job is on-the-job training, this person does not need to be a certified CHW, but willing to go through training to get a certification as well as go through the CAC training through RI.  The most important quality this CHW will have that is key to hiring is their connection to the commercial fishing industry in Rhode Island.  We understand this is a specific ask, but it is our model to hire within the industry to provide culture competency in the most holistic way.

Job Description

The RI Health Insurance Navigator provides access to health insurance enrollment for fishermen, fishing families, and fishing communities. This position works within the Community Health department at Fishing Partnership, alongside a team of Community Health Workers (known as Navigators). Our team of Navigators provide commercial fishermen and their families with access to health, safety and economic security programs and services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support fishermen, their families, and coastal community members with access to health insurance enrollment through Health Source RI, and other state-based programs.
• Provide fishing families and community members with access to post-enrollment services, including access to providers, support with completing post-enrollment documentation, and more as required.
• Log meetings, phone calls and interactions in Fishing Partnership database on a weekly basis.
• Provide outreach for all Fishing Partnership health insurance enrollment programs.
• Provide referrals to community-based organizations, government supports or other programs and resources (e.g. SHINE, SNAP benefits, or financial resources).
• Provide outreach for other Fishing Partnership programs in RI, including Safety Training courses.
• Join fishing industry meetings and Community Health Worker networking opportunities and training as needed.
• Cultivate relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders through providing information and education regarding Fishing Partnership programs and services, especially access to health insurance.
• Participate in project teams as needed.
• Utilize internal Navigator referral process and collaborate with team members to ensure fishermen and consumers served have access to Fishing Partnership programs that are available in RI.