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Community Care Alliance
Full-time & Part-time Opportunities
Woonsocket

Community Care Alliance is proud to offer an array of services supporting individuals who are homeless/unstably housed and coping with mental health and substance use challenges.  Many of these services are part of a peer-run recovery center, supporting individuals in all stages of recovery.    We are searching for a Peer Recovery Specialist to support this team. If you thrive in an environment where every day offers a unique new challenge, our team is for you. Must be certified or willing to work towards certification.  Support clients to build recovery capital, individually and in groups.  Create opportunities to engage in substance-free social activities.  Connect clients to Detox and higher levels of care.     Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Demonstrate an understanding of mental health and substance use issues.  Able to develop treatment plans and use an EHR. 

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!

Family Service Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Full Time
Bilingual Skills Compensated!
Salary Range $19.00 – $23.62

Receive a $500.00 Sign-on Bonus within 6 months of employment! 

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

Position Summary: The CHW will work with children, adolescents and their families primarily in Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls. The CHW will screen families for Social Determinant of Health (SDOH) barriers, and connecting them to health and community resources as appropriate. This role is responsible for engaging clients; implementing Social Determinants of Health and other screening tools; identifying areas of need; and ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services. CHW will complete individual needs assessments in a variety of settings, including schools, pediatrician offices, in family homes, and in other community venues as appropriate. The CHW will work collaboratively across FSRI and external community-based programs and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Certified Community Health Worker, or ability to be certified within first 6 months of employment.
• Experience working with the childhood and adolescent population.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Candidates residing in South Providence are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to document in and navigate an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Strong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to provide services virtually, in resident’s homes, and community locations.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule to include evening shifts and occasional weekends.
• Prior experience in behavioral health and/or case management preferred.
• Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay!

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

• Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability and willingness to utilize required Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Follow FSRI professional dress code.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Don’t meet every single requirement?  Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! 

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!

How to Apply

Apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=181027&clientkey=F1A37F91D7AC06410785D83069B577A1

About Us: Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state.  We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities – we succeed by lifting others.  FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields – every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives.  We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 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.

RIPIN
Full-time $20-$22/hr
Experience with IDEA Required
Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Job Summary:

The Consumer Resource Specialist will provide comprehensive phone and in-person supports to families, individuals, and school systems navigating health, education, and special education systems as relates to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state/federal insurance regulations. The Consumer Resource Specialist will ensure families and individuals are supported in a responsive and timely manner with a primary focus of providing consumers and their families with information, resources, guidance, and assistance using a peer-to-peer support model.

Essential Functions:

• Provide daily telephone support to families, community members, and consumers regarding health and/or education/special education matters, offering information, resources, support, and problem-solving to assist families in working together with private and public entities. Provide wraparound case management and advocacy to consumers with complex needs
• Assist consumers in understanding and accessing informal and formal dispute resolution options and procedural safeguards in health and education. Document any grievances: assist in the coordination and submission of grievances as required by funding sources and/or other public and private agencies. Refer consumers to other services or public or private agencies for additional supports as needed
• Collaborate with RIPIN staff to continuously develop, assess, and implement outreach plan for call center programs to insure seamless service delivery and to avoid duplication of services. Continuously develop, assess, and implement program awareness campaign to generate consumer utilization of call center resources
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) required
• Advanced knowledge of health and/or education/special education systems in RI and other human service systems supporting families of children with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs, specifically in the area of special education services and/or public and commercial health insurance programs 
• 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
• Fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and Spanish desired

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required, Associates Degree or bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, or related field strongly preferred
• Personal experience navigating social, healthcare, and/or education systems and services for self or family member highly desired
• Experience working with and outreaching to diverse populations
• Experience organizing and/or delivering outreach/public awareness campaigns, workshops, and community information sessions

RIPIN
Full-time
Supervisor Role
Experience with diverse populations required

Job Summary:

The Family Voices Program Lead works closely with the Policy, Advocacy, and Family Voices Manager to oversee the day-to-day functions and performance of the Family Voices program. The Program Lead also directly supervises a small group of staff and serves as an effective mentor, coach, teacher, and resource, providing regular feedback in the form of one-on-one biweekly meetings with assigned staff. Along with the Manager, the Program Lead serves as a liaison between RIPIN and partner agencies and represents RIPIN at local and state meetings and committees. The Program Lead also supports the Policy, Advocacy, and Family Voices Manager with public policy and advocacy activities.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Policy, Advocacy, and Family Voices Manager with oversight and coordination of the day-to-day activities of the Family Voices department, including managing multiple projects, ensuring timely and high quality completion of grant deliverables and reports, and supervising staff
• Provide direct supervision to Community Health Workers, including recruiting, hiring, oversight through regular one-on-one meetings and evaluations of staff performance, support with caseloads as appropriate and documentation
• Ensure programs and services provided are relevant, coordinated, of high quality, meet member needs, are in compliance with RIPIN standards and meet standards/needs of contractors/funders
• With support from the Policy, Advocacy, and Family Voices Manager, coordinate the day-to-day functions and performance of the Family Voices program, including RIPIN’s Family-to-Family Health Information Center, convening and facilitating support groups, maintaining the RI Medical Home Portal, soliciting feedback from community members at focus groups and listening sessions, educating and empowering the communities RIPIN serves, convening the Family Voices Leadership Team, and more
• Support the Policy, Advocacy, and Family Voices Manager with public policy and advocacy activities including organizing and empowering community members, drafting and/or delivering testimony, and communicating internally about RIPIN’s policy priorities
• Attend local, state, and national conferences and trainings as needed
• Actively participate as an effective team member in all agency meetings and debriefings. Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision
• Contribute to the overall success and quality of the agency by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members ensuring all individuals are treated respectfully and that diversity in backgrounds and life experiences is supported and valued throughout the agency.
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of RIs systems of care, including health, education, special education, employment, and basic needs as they apply across a person’s lifecycle
• High level of leadership skills to effectively support and supervise staff and promote RIPIN mission and vision throughout the agency
• High level of interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills to interact on a professional level with consumers and professionals
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and understandable manner
• Organizational skills to include managing multiple activities; ability to prioritize projects of varying complexities, ability to meet required timelines
• Ability to effectively work independently and in collaboration with multiple staff and programs
• Proficiency in computer and internet navigation (online documents, search engines, government websites), Proficient in Microsoft products, including Microsoft Office Suite, 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

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in related field desired
• Experience with effective supervision of staff preferred
• Personal experience navigating social, healthcare, and/or education systems and services for self or family member highly desired
• Experience working with and outreaching to diverse populations

RIPIN
Part-time $20-$22/hour
CHW Certification Preferred
Bilingual Spanish Required
Knowledge of Early Intervention Process

Job Summary:

The Bilingual RIPIN Early Intervention Parent Consultant Program is funded through the Executive Offices of Health and Human Services, the lead agency for Rhode Island’s Early Intervention system. RIPIN oversees the hiring, training, and placement of a parent consultant in each of the Early Intervention Programs, located throughout the state. The primary purpose is to provide the Early Intervention system with an authentic parent voice and to support, educate, and inform families whose children are enrolled in an Early Intervention Program (EIP).

Essential Functions:

•    Help the Early Intervention Program (EIP) by using the skills you’ve gained as a parent or primary caregiver of a child who has been in an EIP
•    Act as a resource to families and Early Intervention Providers
•    Help families by providing support, education, accessing community resources and facilitating workshops and support groups
•    Empower families with information and support as they transition from the EIP
•    Help families get more involved with the EIP and understand their important role
•    Represent the families in EI and their voice/perspective at various meetings
•    Attend RIPIN, program, and other meetings as assigned
•    Complete and submit all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
•    Promote RIPIN programs in Rhode Island
•    Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Strong communication skills to speak to groups, including staff, providers, and parents
•    Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others
•    Knowledge of Early Intervention Services and the Transition Process
•    Ability to work across cultures in community and professional settings
•    Ability to work with a diverse group of parents and professionals
•    Ability to cooperatively work on a team
•    Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of RIPIN and the community
•    Fluency (speaking, reading, writing) in English and Spanish required

Education and Experience:

•    Parent or family member of a child recently involved with an Early Intervention Program
•    High school diploma/GED required
•    A combination of education 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  the hire date

Family Service of Rhode Island
Providence
$19.00 – $23.62, Bilingual Skills extra 6%
Full Time, Permanent
Peer Recovery Certification Required

Job Description

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

Position Summary: The Peer Recovery Specialist will work collaboratively as part of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) team to support recovery and overall wellness of referred patients. The Peer Recovery Specialist will assist with a patients recovery efforts through individual goal setting, advocacy, mentorship, education, and addressing/ameliorating social determinant of health barriers. The Peer Recovery Specialist must have lived experience in recovery.

Qualifications:

Current certification as a Peer Recovery Coach.

High School Diploma required.

Two years of continuous recovery time.

An understanding of different paths to recovery and a belief in harm reduction practices.

Bilingual preferred.

Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient population.

Possession of a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance is also required.

Bilingual skills are compensated!!

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!

About Us: Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state.  We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities – we succeed by lifting others.  FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields – every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives.  We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 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. 

Apply here

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=177029&clientkey=F1A37F91D7AC06410785D83069B577A1

Dorcas International Institute of RI
Location: 220 Elmwood Ave, Providence
Full Time, Permanent
Dari, Farsi and Pashto & English Required

Job Description
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Afghan Community Support Project Manager – Do enjoy working with a diverse group of people, and
assisting in navigating the community? If so, perhaps Dorcas International is the place for you.

With an ever passionate and dedicated team of diverse professionals, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island
strives to create a welcoming environment for all, working to empower the most vulnerable. For more than 100
years, we have worked to meet our clients where they are by providing wraparound services to help those seeking
to overcome educational, cultural, economic, and language barriers. A non-profit 501(c)(3), Dorcas International
offers adult education, language learning, job training, employment services, citizenship and immigration services,
refugee resettlement, clothing and household needs, and more.

The Afghan Community Support Project Manager will lead the agency’s efforts to coordinate a collective
impact model to improve the self-sufficiency and social capital of the Afghan Community. The coordinator is
responsible for the organization and administration of all aspects of the project services including planning,
organizing, leading, and oversight of services while adhering to project-specific and agency-related guidance, policy, and requirements. The coordinator will identify, establish, and build relationships within the community to engage partners as appropriate.

The candidate should have the following:
• Familiarity with and ability to navigate community service
• Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills; ability to establish professional, cooperative relationships
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions
• Ability to manage time and priorities effectively; strong multi-tasking ability
• Team player who can collaborate with colleagues and community partners
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to communicate with and work with diverse populations/cultures
• Ability to effectively send and receive verbal and written communications (including narrative report
writing) using the English language
• Ability to be flexible, and handle stress and pressure; flexibility with respect to work hours, process and
program change. On occasion, evening and weekend hours may be required
• Ability to work across different service areas and to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to work within specific deadlines and deliver accurate and high-quality work
• Must be computer literate, and skilled in MS Office, Adobe products and data management systems
• Ability to communicate in Dari, Farsi and Pashto

Why should you apply?
• Range of professional opportunities in a growing organization
• Generous employer-paid health & dental benefits
• Generous paid vacation, sick days, and personal leave in addition to 13 paid holidays
• 403b retirement plan with employer contribution and life insurance
• Full-time 37.5 hours per week
• Salary Range: $60,000-$63,000

Dorcas International has mandated that its employees obtain a COVID-19 vaccine. Employees may obtain an
exemption from Dorcas International’s vaccine mandate by requesting a medical or religious accommodation from
Human Resources.

How to Apply
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https://diiri.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/6d25e402-ac8e-917d-789b-1db463d66e4a/apply?source=2960730-CS-45039

Community Health Worker Association of RI
Providence, RI
Part time, 19 hours/week, $25/hr
CHW Certification Required + 2 years experience

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

The CHW Wellness Coordinator plays a critical role in establishing Rhode Island College (RIC) and the Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island (CHWARI) as the higher education and training partners respectively. The purpose of this position is to strengthen community health work delivery through the recruitment, training, and apprenticeships of Community Health Workers.

Essential Duties:

The CHW Wellness Coordinator will serve as the liaison between RIC, CHWARI, and community-based organizations by providing support, supervision, data collection, and communication among practice sites, and newly trained CHWs. This position will require special attention to end consumer, impact on the employing organizations, CHW student, and grant deliverables. CHW Wellness Coordinators will also provide coaching, mentoring, and training for CHW student apprentices through monthly learning collaboratives. One on one support for CHWs as needed in their day-to-day activities, in attending to their student and apprenticeship duties, assistance in overcoming barriers to accomplishing them, with guidance through in person, telephone, and video conferencing. Monitoring and tracking student progress and completion of the trainings, and apprentices’ progression through the apprenticeship milestones and demonstration of competencies. Provide oversite and support for meetings with grant partners and evaluation guidance.

Staff will report to Project Director and will be responsible for the following:

• Observe, communicate with, and support CHW trainees and apprentices.
• Responsible for monitoring team activities, required trainings, data collection, and data entry related to outcomes.
• Participate in weekly team meetings held in person and virtual.
• Monitor and inform Project Director and partners of system issues related care coordination for end consumers, organizational needs, care continuum obstacles due to burnout, discrimination, absence of services/resources, communication obstacles.

Responsibilities:

• The CHW Wellness Coordinator will establish CHWARI as the CHW support center through creation of a pipeline of recruitment, training, and apprenticeships of Community Health Workers.
• Represents and instills the values embodied by CHWARI, empowering people of the community to focus on advocacy and access to healthcare, and SDOH within the underserved populations of their communities.
• Connection between CHWARI, RIC and community sites, onsite supervision and supporting of CHW apprentices, grant meetings and evaluation of CHW progress.
• Supervision, data collection, and communication among practice sites, mentors, CHWs and RIC with attention to end consumer, organizational, student and grant needs.
• Providing culturally competent coaching, mentoring, and training through one and one and monthly learning collaboratives, communicating with onsite mentors on progress of apprenticeship, providing solution-based guidance to apprentices and mentors as needed.
• Monitor and track apprentice progress and completion of mandatory trainings
• Monitor and track apprentices’ progression through the apprenticeship milestones, demonstration of on the job learning competencies, and stipend disbursement
• Provide support for new CHWs as they submit for CCHW certification through the RICB
• Participate in meetings with employer partners, CHWARI, and RIC.
• Communicate regularly with Program Director and partners on system issues related to care coordination for consumers, student-organizational conflicts, CHW obstacles due to funding, discrimination, absence of services/resources, communication obstacles

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Experienced CHW in maintaining partnerships between community-based organizations and healthcare organizations. Ability to plan, organize, and implement solutions for increasing access to care in community settings. Ability to work in situations requiring empathy, tact and collegiality. Knowledgeable about community health, organizations within the community, resources available and how to access them. Ability to adapt to change with a positive attitude. Ability to listen and communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Good technology and digital literacy skills including MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom, and general computer knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in community health work, and navigation of resources most useful to CHWs as they work within communities of vulnerable populations.
• Understand the mentor/mentee relationship and what it means to support these roles in the workplace through education, training, and experience.
• Excellent active and mindful listening skills, showing respect for others from an unbiased perspective. Appreciation of value for the other person’s needs, concerns, and ideas when sharing and working in a team-based environment.
• Skills required to mentor and provide support to CHW trainees through certification and apprenticeship timeline.
• Understanding and empathizing with the challenges CHWs face entering the workforce. Having the ability to provide guidance to new CHWs faced with assisting and overcoming barriers to health of individuals served.
• Promote participant learning and achievement through coursework, on the job training, mentorship, and support leading to retention of CHW workforce.
• Ability to multitask, follow direction, and responsiveness in timely manner
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, and ethical practices most commonly affecting CHWs.
• Create and instill change with a positive outlook and attitude.
• Experience with community health work settings and supervision; building repoire between community-based organizations, higher education; and supporting program development through these partnerships

Requirements:

• Must be a citizen of or have proof of the ability to work in the United States
• At least 18 years of age
• English fluency
• CHW certification
• At least 2 years working as a CHW, preferably in a supervisory role

How to Apply:

Please submit resume and cover letter to Tara LaMarre — TLaMarre@ric.edu

Please have references available upon request

About the Organization and Funding:

The Community Health Worker Association of RI is housed at the Institute for Education in Healthcare (IEH) which is situated within the School of Business at Rhode Island College (RIC). The IEH was formed in 2016 as a unifying body tasked with building partnerships across higher education, health and behavioral healthcare industry partners, community partners, and consumer groups for the purpose of identifying and responding to workforce needs across the care continuum. The IEH received a $2,300,000 dollar (over four years) award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for strengthening communities hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic by fortifying the Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce. Through the grant IEH aims to train and deploy 225 CHWs through apprenticeships/mentorship.