Survivor Mentor

Day One RI
Part-time
Lived Experience of Sexual Exploitation Preferred


GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Community Program Manager, this position will provide
mentoring for youth who have been victims or are at high risk of becoming victims of
commercial sexual exploitation. The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is an egregious
form of child abuse that constitutes any sexual activity with a minor for which something of value is
given, exchanged, or promised. The Day One CSEC Mentor Program is the voice and experience of
survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. The Survivor Mentor will work cooperatively with
the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator to ensure a wrap-around support for the youth
referred by the Department of Children, Youth and Families.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide one-to-one support and mentoring on a weekly basis to youth who have been
    identified as victims or are at high risk of becoming victims of commercial sexual
    exploitation.
  2. Provide life skills training, personal relationship skill building, job training opportunities
    and access to community resources.
  3. Assist with transportation, housing, education, vocational, community supports and
    other identified basic needs.
  4. Provide written documentation of each contact utilizing intake report and
    weekly/monthly progress report data forms.
  5. Work collaboratively with community providers, law Enforcement, Clinical providers and
    DCYF to develop appropriate support plan for each youth assigned to the Mentor.
  6. Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to enhance youth safety and ability to aid in
    prosecution when appropriate.
  7. Attend MDT meetings, educations meetings and other meetings that pertain to the
    youth assigned to the Mentor.
  8. Co-facilitate My Life My Choice Groups with the Day One CSEC trained clinician.
  9. Maintain documentation related to mentor activities. (time sheet, mileage, receipt
    documentation)
    CSEC Survivor Mentor
  10. Participate in My Life My Choice (MLMC) trainings, MLMC monthly supervision, weekly
    supervision with Community Program Manager and Day One training opportunities.
  11. Attend regular supervision and coaching meetings, as well as staff meetings and trainings

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • A personal interest in, and commitment to, working with youth identified or at risk for
    commercial sexual exploitation.
  • Appropriate verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy.
  • The ability to deal effectively in stressful situations as they arise.
  • The ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary approach.
  • A positive attitude and belief in the hope of recovery of youth surviving from
    commercial sexual exploitation.
  • BCI and DCYF Clearance.
  • Position requires valid driver’s license, with clean driving record, and reliable, insured
    vehicle for in-state travel.
    WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Work in a Hybrid environment, including professional and community-based settings.
  • Flexible hours including occasional evening and weekend hours.
    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in Office 365.
    LIVED EXPEREINCE PREFERRED
  • Personal history as a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation, sexual assault,
    domestic violence or were involved with the child welfare system as a minor.
  • Minimum of five years recovery from sexual exploitation (out of the commercial sex industry)

    TO APPLY
  • Send resume and cover letter to Jessica Kurinskas at jkurinskas@dayoneri.org

Overdose Prevention Center Specialists 

Project Weber Renew
Full time, $25hr
LGBTQ+, BIPOC & Spanish Speaking Preferred

Schedule: 9am-5pm in Providence, occasional nights and weekends
Salary: $25/hour depending on experience

About the Organization

Through peer-based outreach, Project Weber/RENEW provides harm reduction services, builds relationships with the people we serve, and fights for systemic change. We empower people who engage in drug use and/or sex work to make healthier and safer choices within their own lives. We believe that all people deserve a loving space free from judgment and that everyone has the power to change.

We are ecstatic to begin hiring to open the first state regulated overdose prevention  center (OPC) in the country. The OPC will provide a safe, clean space in which someone can use pre-obtained substances. OPCs have been proven to reduce overdoses , prevent the spread of infectious disease and save lives. With trained medical and peer staff on hand to provide safe supplies, monitoring, and a space in which to feel comfortable, clients are much more likely to engage in other support services. 

Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

Project Weber/RENEW believes that a broad range of ideas, lived experiences, and backgrounds enriches our workplace, contributes to compassionate and innovative thinking, and attracts talented people focused on client-centered care. We are eager to welcome team members who share this belief as we strive to create an environment that reflects the rich diversity and strength of our communities. We strongly encourage candidates who have experiences in the work we do in the world or from other historically marginalized communities to apply to join the Project Weber/RENEW team.

Position Summary:

We are currently looking for a staff member and monitor at our Overdose Prevention Center. They will serve as the face of our organization to clients coming in for OPC services and work hand in hand with our OPC manager to make sure we can serve as many clients as possible at our center.

Job Summary

  • Enrolls new clients into the OPC program according to enrollment procedures
  • Orients new clients to OPC routine, lay out, supplies, and services
  • Establishes engagement and develops rapport with clients – relationship building
  • De-escalates conflict with or among clients, according to established protocols
  • Controls flow and numbers of clients into and out of each area in site, in accordance with established staff: client ratios (1:4)
  • Completes data collection and documents services provision, according to established protocol
  • Maintains clean and well stocked work environment, according to established protocol
  • Works to offer education on safer use techniques and supplies
  • Works to ensure clients’ safety by remaining vigilant, making astute observations and seeking emergency assistance as required, according to established protocols
  • Intervening in the event of an overdose 
  • Exercises excellent judgment when assessing emergencies
  • Models calm, controlled and responsible decision making and behavior; maintains a calm, effective and safe environment for all
  • Supervises the disposal and logging of used equipment, according to established
  • protocol
  • Cleans the consumption booths and smoking vestibules after each use, according to established protocol
  • Completes thorough opening and closing duties to set the team up for success each day
  • Proactively completes tasks and works well with the rest of the team
  • Performs exemplary complex overdose intervention when necessary
  • Attends all required trainings as directed
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills:

  • LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, and people with connections to and knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Individuals with current or former experience with substance use strongly encouraged to apply
  • Experience with Naloxone and overdose intervention an asset
  • This position requires amount of physical labor, must be able to lift at least 25 lbs
  • Experience working in community health with marginalized populations preferred. Including active drug users, unstably housed individuals, sex workers or formerly incarcerated individuals
  • Maintains respect and compassion for all clients being served, regardless of their active drug use or treatment compliance
  • Commitment to harm reduction and social justice as it pertains to individuals who use drugs or engage in sex work in a multi-cultural, multi-racial environment, in a non-judgmental way
  • Spanish language skills are highly preferred

State requirements before hire date: PWR staff to help with completion

  • A set of updated vaccinations (or proof of previous vaccination) including COVID and TDAP
  • A state background check done by a third party

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

  • Please describe your experience working with people who use drugs/are in recovery from substance use, and/or engage in sex work. Please describe your understanding of harm reduction.
  • This job requires the supervision of people using drugs, our consumption site centers but is not limited to injection and smoking drug use. Do you feel comfortable watching people use? 
  • Our program believes in an individual’s right to choice and education to make decisions surrounding their own body and health. How do you feel about that when it pertains to someone’s drug use? 
  • Our program was passed by the legislature in 2021 but is still currently federally illegal. We are working under state law but as it currently stands we are not federally protected for the time being. Would this pose a problem for you?

Work Location: In person

3 Mobile Support Specialists – Per Diem

Lifespan/ Gateway Healthcare
Per Diem
3 Openings: Wash County, Johnston OR Pawtucket
Peer Specialist Certified or Associates
2 Year’s experience

There is more than one position available – to see them all,

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Emergency Services (ES) Program Manager provides crisis intervention outreach services in the home office and community settings and case management to adults experiencing behavioral health crises. Collaborates with psychiatric and allied mental health team in assessment diagnosis intervention and treatment planning.

Responsibilities:

Assists in conducting risk screenings for adult clients in crisis in clinics in homes and in the community.

Provides individual interventions to keep the client stabilized as identified in the ES Mobile Team in the home at a Center facility and in the community.

Provides case management interventions such as resource linkage skills building support and interventions to clients following a behavioral health crisis to support stabilization.

Coaches clients in symptom management strategies.

Supports clients in educating them around medication management.

Maintains knowledge of available providers and resources in the community to address specialized needs.

Participates in supervision team conferencing department and agency meetings.

Maintains detailed accurate and timely documentation in medical record.

Collects records and analyzes required data within scope of job responsibilities.

Enhances and maintains professional expertise through educational activities and trainings.

Engages in trainings on evidence-based practice models specific to their assigned population including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy implementing learned skills in daily interventions.

Meets requirements for client contact time according to treatment plan and for agency productivity targets.

Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality.

Other duties as assigned

Other information:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Associate�s degree in a human service field or a certified peer specialist

At least 2 years experience working with in a mental health or school setting

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of human development and family systems issues.

Understanding of mental health and substance use diagnoses

Knowledge of community resources for clients and families with behavioral health disorders.

Advocacy and coaching skills.

Valid driver’s license and use of in order to perform the major functions of the job.

Automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle being used in accordance with Center requirements.

Ability to work collaboratively as a team to coordinate care for client with intensive behavioral health needs.

Resident Services Coordinator

One Neighborhood Builders
$23.00-24.00
Bilingual Preferred

POSITION SUMMARY

The Resident Services Coordinator will play an integral role in ensuring ONE|NBs residents remain stably housed, increase financial stability, and improve their health and wellness. They will be responsible for supporting ONE|NB residents with direct services, resource referrals and additional support to help foster a safe and positive resident experience.

Specifically, the Resident Services Coordinator will:

(1) Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents across ONE|NB portfolio

(2) Focus on providing supportive services and case management to ONENB permanent supportive housing residents.

(3) Promote housing first, community engagement and increase residents access to community resources.

(4) Document accurate records of resident assessments, resident participation/engagement, referrals, and outcomes.

ABOUT ONE Neighborhood Builders

ONE Neighborhood Builders (ONE|NB) is a nonprofit community development leader in Rhode Island with a mission to improve lives across Rhode Island through building homes and connecting communities. For more than 35 years it has been at the forefront of the fight to expand affordable housing and foster healthier and more equitable communities.

Through its work, ONE|NB aims to contribute to two outcomes: ensure that Rhode Islanders are able to access and maintain affordable housing and that Central Providence residents and organizations, together, change the conditions that drive health equity and economic mobility. ONE|NB deploys three strategies to achieve these outcomes:

  1. Build affordable housing throughout Rhode Island

ONE|NB will expand the availability of affordable, high-quality homes through the production, preservation, and acquisition of residential and mixed-used properties throughout the state all while providing comprehensive supportive services that will help residents thrive. The organization will coordinate care and provide personalized eviction prevention to residents and provide permanent supportive housing for formally homeless individuals and families.

  1. Advocate for changes to policy and practice

ONE|NB is an outspoken implementer and thought leader in the field, advocating for changes to policy and practice informed by on-the-ground experience. ONE|NB will convene conversations and host community events, participate in local and regional community development conversations, commission research and publish studies, testify on legislative issues, and amplify the impact of our community partners.

  1. Serve as the backbone for Central Providence Opportunities: A Health Equity Zone

ONE|NB will engage residents and community-based organizations in nine Central Providence neighborhoods to increase economic mobility and health equity. The organization will advance initiatives that meet community-identified needs, build capacity, and shift decision-making power to residences, and track, monitor and share ongoing progress towards collective goals.

Founded in 1988 as the Olneyville Housing Corporation, the nonprofit changed its name to ONE Neighborhood Builders when it merged with Community Works Rhode Island in 2015. ONE|NB and its affiliated entities have a consolidated annual operating budget of $13 million, with $75 million of assets. At full complement, ONE|NB employs 32 full-time equivalent team members. The nonprofit is governed by an active, 13-member Board of Directors. ONE|NB is an exemplary-rated member of NeighborWorks America, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., that supports nearly 250 network organizations around the country that are creating opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management: will provide direct assistance to tenants who have experienced chronic homelessness and in ONENBs Continuum of Care program. They will support community integration. Will clarify and support residents in meeting property management and program requirements and documentation.
  1. Conflict Resolution: Will manage and aid in any efforts to resolve conflict among residents and property management by helping to clarify issues, educate parties involved, complete incident reports, mediate, and propose compromise between resident and property management, to include eviction prevention efforts.
  1. Referral and Linkage: Establish positive working relationships with residents, resident leaders, and trusted community organizations. They will ensure every effort is made to provide lease education, linkages to supportive services and/ or response to reasonable accommodation(s) to assist the resident household with lease compliance.
  1. Permanent Supportive Housing Resident Services Planning: Will meet with new residents upon move ins for orientation, assessment, and follow-ups when appropriate. Resident assessments will be utilized for service planning and referrals. RSC will identify areas of need and identify services which are available and appropriate.
  • Document referrals, referral outcomes, resident surveys, partners, and programs conducted (when applicable)
  • Coordination of support with the goal of increasing residents’ health and housing stability.
  1. Outreach and Information sharing: Collaborate with the team to bring forth resident feedback and conduct annual assessments and surveys.
  • Distribute newsletter, and/or informational material of relevant resources.
  • Foster a sense of community by promoting community resources and programs related to independent, and healthy living.
  • Work with the team, residents and volunteers to host community-based activities and meetings, when applicable.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have an exceptional work-ethic, committed to racial equity and advancing anti-racism practices, and support the vision and values of ONE|NB. In addition, lived experience and the following attributes will generally define the successful Resident Service Coordinator:

  • Bi-Lingual (preferred but not required), preferably proficient in Spanish.
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Enjoys fast-paced work environment and collaborating with a broad diversity of staff and partners.
  • Skilled at multi-tasking and problem solving.
  • Highly adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in the workplace.
  • Acts with urgency and purpose.

PHYISCAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Resident Service Coordinators will be dedicated to meeting residents where they are. Our housing portfolio is growing statewide. It is currently within Central Providence, East Providence, and South Providence. RSCs will be asked to travel using personal vehicles to resident homes when necessary.
  • RSCs will often engage in door knocking efforts, resident surveys, and annual assessments. Will require walking a distance within our neighborhoods.
  • RSCs will engage in community events at community organizations, community parks, and other locations outside of our main office. Will require being asked to carry items needed. Examples: tables, stands, resource bags, swag, etc.

ONE|NB offers a robust benefits package (including health, dental, and vision insurance), a retirement plan with matching contribution, a generous allotment of paid holiday and vacation time, and an inspiring and innovative organizational culture. The starting pay range for this role is $23.00-24.00 hourly, with the high end of this range requiring more experience and advanced training and/or education.

ONE|NB works to dismantle all forms of discrimination. We fight the systems that oppress people from a vast range of identities and experiences. Cultivating a team that embodies the diverse experiences of Central Providence communities is essential to these aspirations. We strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; immigrant, bilingual, and bicultural individuals; people with disabilities; members of LGBTQQ+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Bilingual Housing Advocate

Women’s Resource Center
Newport and Bristol Counties, RI
Salary: $23 – $25 hourly rate
Start Date: 10/1/2024
Part Time, Permanent

Job Description

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Working at the Women’s Resource Center

The WRC is a great place to work! We are a diverse team of people passionate about ending domestic violence and providing high quality, trauma-informed services to our clients. This is hard work that wouldn’t be possible without our amazing staff. We value our people and demonstrate our commitment by providing a competitive benefits package and a hybrid, flexible, family-friendly workplace. We invest in our employees’ growth and well-being. We pride ourselves in developing leaders and supporting self-care every day. We share an innovative vision for the future of this organization and engage every team member in making that vision a reality.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Housing Advocate will provide advocacy and support to the WRC’s Housing Advocacy Program. These responsibilities include working with our clients in the following capacities: crisis intervention, mediating interpersonal issues that arise between clients, screening clients, and completing intakes and discharges as needed. The most important aspect of this position is to provide advocacy services in the form of a case management and appropriate referrals on a regular basis. The Housing Advocate also assists the Housing Advocacy Manager in managing the maintenance of the safe home and transitional housing units.

ROLE SPECIFIC DUTIES:

•    Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

•    Assists in training community members and other agencies on domestic violence issues.

•    Provides full case management to support residents in moving toward self- sufficiency and monitor residents progress with individual case plan.

•    Identifies appropriate clients for transitional housing services.

•    Assists clients in obtaining long-term housing support.

•    Provides follow-up supportive programming for residents in the Housing Advocacy Program who have transitioned into the community.

•    Stays up to date on changes in policies, procedures, community resources in our area, and any other information relevant to our work and clients.

•    Understands and can utilize trauma informed care and the empowerment model.

•    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high -pressure work environment.

•    Maintain client files, agency files, statistics, forms, and other record keeping as required.

•    Complete documentation and enter it into the client records database in a timely manner.

•    Must carry work phone during work schedule hours to be available for crisis calls as necessary.

•    Attend and actively participate in agency meetings as required, including department meetings, and regularly scheduled supervision.

•    Identify and consult with Housing Advocacy Manager and the Housing Advocacy Team on any potentially high-risk client situations and/ or any areas of concern about services or the agency.

•    Generate program reports and statistics

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Adhere to agency policies and work rules, including strict adherence to WRC confidentiality policies and code of ethics

•    Maintain professional boundaries

•    Attend training and continuing education activities as assigned

•    Maintain current knowledge of changes in policies and procedures, new community resources, and other information

•    Evaluate program outcomes

•    Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•    Bending, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds (donations/commodities)

•    Lifting from floor or from inside car, inside truck, or from trunk

•    Lifting children (infant, toddler, preschool) into car seats when required

•    Moving up and down stairs in TH program apartment facilities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

•    Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the organization

•    Ability to work with diverse populations

•    Ability to interact sensitively with traumatized populations and to handle crisis appropriately

•    Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence issues and trends and expressed commitment to the empowerment of women and children

•    Knowledge of computer programs to include: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

•    Experience working with vendors and service providers and knowledge of local service resources preferred

•    Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to handle multiple priorities

•    Possess valid Rhode Island/MA driver’s license; access to reliable means of transportation; proof of current liability insurance

Organization Summary:

Founded in 1977, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has a long history of providing a full range of compassionate, comprehensive direct services to survivors of domestic violence. Over the past fifteen years, the WRC has also been at the forefront of innovative prevention practice nationally. The WRC’s purpose is to work with the community to end violence, combining survivor-centered service delivery with evidence-informed prevention strategies. We engage a myriad of governmental and state agencies, organizational partners, and diverse local residents of all ages, races, ethnicities, languages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds to ensure that survivors have the supports they need, while simultaneously working to create healthy, safe communities.

Mission

The mission of the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is to is to empower survivors by providing trauma-informed services with equity and compassion while working collaboratively with the community to eliminate the root causes of interpersonal abuse.

Values

Social justice

We believe that our community has the ability to achieve domestic peace.

Individual empowerment

We believe in the potential for individual change.

Community commitment

We believe in the power of working collaboratively with our community to compassionately and confidentially provide best practices in a safe and accessible environment.

Agency commitment

We believe in providing a diverse, respectful, and safe environment to work, learn and grow.

The Women’s Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization does not discriminate against a volunteer, an employee or applicant in employment of conditions or opportunities for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status such as disability, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

How to Apply

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How to apply: Send cover letter and resume to careers@wrcnbc.org

Project Manager – Strong Black African American Families

Children and Youth Cabinet

Providence, RI (In-person

Salary: $55,000 – 58,000

Full Time, Permanent

Job Description

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Position Overview

The Project Manager at the Children and Youth Cabinet (CYC) is responsible for high quality implementation and project management of CYC projects and programs. The Project Manager will focus on the implementation of Strong African American Families. The Project Manager’s role will include oversight of evidence based program implementation, coordination of partners, facilitation, delivery of outcomes and problem solving.

Essential Job Functions

Implementation:

  • -Demonstrate expertise and leadership in evidence-based programs, strategies, and frameworks being implemented across the umbrella of funded projects of CYCRI.
  • -Consult regularly with the Deputy Director regarding implementation innovation, science, priorities, and strategy for the organization.
  • -Ensure adequate training takes place for partners and providers of programs. -Participate in training as appropriate.
  • -Convene, facilitate and support implementation teams for evidence based programs and strategies. Support for implementation teams will include building agendas, developing tools for the team, engaging attendees, leading problem-solving and developing action plans.
  • -Support programmatic providers and partners in recruitment for programs as needed

Continuous quality improvement:

  • -Set goals, indicators for projects that answer the questions; ‘how much, how well, difference made?’
  • -Ensure fidelity monitoring is in place for each program or strategy. Continuously review fidelity metrics.
  • -Oversee programmatic data collection and curation. Ensure timely data entry and continuous review and quality improvement
  • -Collaborate and support evaluation efforts when appropriate including process evaluations

Project management:

  • -Manage each project to its grant-funded deliverables and outcomes
  • -Report progress and results of projects as needed to funders, constituents, CYC leadership
  • -Manage any project subcontract’s performance
  • -Create and utilize tools to improve project performance and management
  • -Assist with calendaring, scheduling and project planning to ensure deliverables are met in a timely way

Communication and collaboration:

  • -Build relationships and continuously communicate with public system leadership and key personnell.
  • -Engage, collaborate and communicate with multiple community based partners and subcontractors including programmatic providers
  • -Promote and communicate project based work and successes internally and externally
  • -Maintain connection and participation in networks associated with the project
  • -Participate and support CYC events and meetings

Qualifications:

  • -Demonstrated track record of delivery of outcomes and targets
  • -Demonstrated track record of interpersonal skills, internally and externally
  • -Demonstrated project management acumen
  • -Demonstrated self-driven qualities, leadership, problem solving, and creativity
  • -Experience in facilitation;
  • -Excellent project management abilities, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience;
  • -Background working in urban settings;
  • -Ability to communicate effectively in multiple settings including verbally, and for written publication;
  • -Demonstrated ability to lead for results.

How to Apply

Email resume to Khamhoung_keophakdy@cycprovidence.org

Haitian Creole-speaking Community Health Worker

Wheelhouse Health
Part-time 10-15 hours/week
3-6 months dependent on funding
Bilingual Haitian Creole/English Required


About Us:
Wheelhouse Health is your trusted partner in navigating the complex healthcare system. We
offer a comprehensive range of services to make your healthcare journey as smooth as
possible. We help with securing primary care physicians, scheduling appointments, facilitating
transportation to and from medical visits, understanding your insurance coverage and appealing
billing decisions. With multilingual support, we ensure accessibility to our services in your
preferred language.


Job Description
We are seeking a passionate individual to join our team as a Community Health Worker. This
person will be joining a newly formed startup organization, and will be tasked with scheduling
and communicating logistics with our clients. We are looking for a dynamic, flexible individual
who has a strong advocacy background and is willing to tackle a wide range of healthcare
barriers. This will be part-time work, pending funding approval, and somewhat temporary in
duration.


Responsibilities:

  • Advocacy: working with healthcare providers to secure care
  • Education: teaching clients about the system to help them understand steps to take on
    their own.
  • Multi-Lingual: All of our clients will speak other languages and may or may not be
    capable of speaking English. They may or may not be literate in their own language as
    well.

Qualifications:

  • Must be certified as a Community Health Worker within the next 18 months (this position
    will serve as supervised hours toward certification)
  • Must be willing to be paid on a 1099 (independent contractor) basis
  • Must be able to advocate for clients in difficult situations
  • Must be bilingual in English and Haitian Creole

How to Apply:
Contact: info@wheelhouse-health.com

Peer Specialist

East Bay Community Action Program
Barrington
PRS or Wellness Coach Certified
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full time Peer Specialist for the Behavioral Health Services Division at the 2 Old County Road location in Barrington, RI. Join our expanding Behavioral Health Services Division in support of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Utilizing training and personal knowledge/experience of recovery, serve as a role-model for new and existing clients within the Health Home treatment environment, as well as assisting peers in making behavioral and/or physical changes leading to positive lifestyle improvement

The Peer Specialist requires a Peer Specialist and/or Wellness Coach Certification obtained through the State of Rhode Island, as well as reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. This position is Monday through Friday with periodic rotation of an early evening, Saturday, Sunday, and/or Sunday. The successful candidate would receive training in EBCAP’s electronic medical record which is NextGen.

The Candidate must utilize his/her personal knowledge/experience of recovery to be a role-model for new and existing clients. He/she will assist clients in recognizing strengths and weaknesses, provide the tools for clients to learn coping skills, role-model self-recovery, and provide coaching and mentoring with the goal of client self-sufficiency and recovery. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM four days a week and 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM one of the remaining days of the week. The position requires one Saturday a month and a periodic holiday during the year to accompany a Community Treatment Specialist on client case management home visits.

For Full Time Employees Working 30 – 40 hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at East Bay Community Action Program.

EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.

Community Health Worker

East Bay Community Action Center
Full-time, Riverside, RI
CCHW Certified or within 6 months
Bilingual Spanish a plus
CHW Apprenticeship Eligible

Title: Community Health Worker

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full time Community Health Worker for our Health Center located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI. The Community Health Worker will work in partnership with members of a multidisciplinary team comprised of health staff, behavioral health master level clinicians and primary care staff. This team will promote patient-centered care by screening to identify alcohol and substance abuse issues. The successful candidate will access patients dealing with complex medical, behavioral health and/or substance abuse who require a more intensive home and community-based intervention by offering intervention, resources and referrals, support, care coordination and ongoing case management.

The candidates must be committed to providing behavioral health care coordination and disease management education and work collaboratively with medical staff and community service partners.

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a social science, research or public health-related field is preferred. The candidate must be certified through the RI Certification Board (RICB) as a Community Health Worker or they must meet the requirements to sit for the CHW certification examination within six months. They must have a minimum of one year work experience in substance abuse setting, health coaching, motivational interviewing and/or related field. The selected candidate will receive training in NextGen which is EBCAP’s electronic medical record. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus, however, not required.

For Full Time Employees Working 30 – 40 hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program

EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.

Bilingual Outreach Worker

Washington County Coalition for Children
Part-time, $25/hr – 4-6 hours per week
Bilingual Spanish Required
Licence & car required


Job Description
A Bilingual Outreach Worker is needed to promote The Greatest 8TM Text Messaging Service 4-6
hours per week at community organizations, pediatric offices, child care centers, conferences/workshops,
& community festivals throughout Rhode Island. Pay is $25/hour + mileage reimbursement.


The Greatest 8TM is a free resource to help parents teach their young children (Ages 0-8 years) ‘8
skills for a lifetime of mental wellness.’ Parents/caregivers receive weekly text messages with tips
and activities they can use in their everyday interactions with their children. Texts are synched with
children’s ages, so subscribers receive age-appropriate information in both English and Spanish.

See full job description here.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Susan Orban at wccc@washcokids.org