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Rhode Island Parent Information Network
Location: Warwick
Start Date: Immediately
Full Time, Permanent
Bilingual English Spanish

Job Summary:

The Community Health Worker – Health Research Support (CHW), will engage with family-serving organizations and families with children who are considered high-need pediatric populations, defined as children with one or more intense or chronic conditions, with a focus on underserved and vulnerable communities. This full-time position will work with community partners, such as the Rhode Island Free Clinic, Clinica Esperanza, Progreso Latino, Blackstone Valley Community Health Center, Open Door Health, Providence Community Health Centers, and Thundermist Health Center. The CHW will utilize data from clinical teams to capture testing and vaccination hesitancy, in order to inform the development/identification of educational content and use of technology approaches to improve the support of COVID-19 vaccination and diagnostic testing. The CHW will facilitate focus groups and interviews and document input from the families and caregivers of children and youth with special health c
 are needs.    

Essential Functions:

Recruit families and caregivers of children with complex needs for facilitated focus groups related to COVID-19 testing and vaccination.
Collaborate with other family-serving organizations, community health teams, and internal & external partners connected with individuals at high risk of contracting COVID-19.
Facilitate in-person and virtual outreach, workshops, training, and informational sessions, for families, consumers, professionals, and community partners as needed to complete the project work. 
Identify vaccination trends relative to COVID-19 positivity rates in high-risk pediatric populations and determine barriers to COVID-19 testing and community hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccination.
Implement community-based approaches to increase testing and vaccination rates for the high-risk pediatric population.
Identify and/or develop educational resources to improve health literacy for high-risk children and their caregivers.
Provide support, information, and resources to families through phone, face-to-face, and virtual contact to enhance their ability to effectively access COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
Provide referrals and care-coordination to RIPIN programs and/or other community organizations as needed to assist families and individuals with successfully completing goals; collaborate with RIPIN staff to avoid duplication of services.
Represent RIPIN on local, state, and federal committees as needed.
Maintain an updated database of all contacts, encounters and record committee activities accurately.
Actively participate as 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Rhode Island’s human service systems supporting families of children with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs
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
Organizational skills to include managing multiple activities
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), 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 carry out 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 program operations, mission, and focus

Education and Experience:

High school diploma/GED required; Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Education, or related field strongly preferred
Community Health Workers certification preferred; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 18 months of hire date
Personal experience navigating healthcare 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.
Fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and Spanish required

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk or hear
Regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand and bend
Required to have the ability to lift and/or moves up to 25 pounds
Required to remain at their station for prolonged periods of time
Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

Primary work location is a climate-controlled indoor office environment; however, may also be required to conduct visits in private homes, climbing up to three flights of stairs, and community locations
Flexibility for travel related to job requirements
Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Provide own reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license and RI requirements of auto insurance
Will be required to follow site’s COVID testing and vaccination requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note: As of January 4, 2022, all persons employed by RIPIN are required to have completed a full vaccination series against the COVID-19 virus or submit to weekly COVID-19 PCR testing.

How to Apply

Please visit www.ripin.org/careers to apply for this position. Please include letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to complete your application.

RIPIN 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.

Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)
Location: Statewide
Start Date: Immediately
Full Time, Permanent

Job Summary:

The Family Leader, Community Health Worker (CHW) is a peer who has experience navigating Rhode Island’s health system for themselves, a family member or through previous employment. The CHW will work collaboratively with RIPIN and the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) to identify the unique needs of Families, and specifically Maternal Child Health. The CHW will work with the Care Transformation Collaborative (CTC) and with the Doula Consultant.  The CHW will help recruit family participants in various governance activities.

Essential Functions:

Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health as it relates to Maternal Child Health
Provide insight and input in the development of policies, materials and programs to assure materials, messaging and policies are family-centered and culturally competent
Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures
Maintain timely and accurate records, documentation and reports as required.
Conduct outreach within diverse communities to provide information related to health disparities, Maternal Child Health and health education
Assist in data collection, surveys, assessment and reporting
Actively participate and complete training and professional development activities
Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

How to Apply

https://ripin.org/careers/

About RIPIN:

RIPIN deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education needs across the whole lifespan. Founded in 1991 by a group of parents of children with special needs, RIPIN continues to be peer-led: a majority of our board and more than three-fourths of our staff are parents or caretakers of loved ones with special needs.  RIPIN’s peer professionals now help more than 45,000 Rhode Islanders every year navigate healthcare, schools, and other support systems.

Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)
Location: Providence
Start Date: Immediately
Oversees A Team of CHWS!

Job Summary:

The Health Education Manager will work in partnership with the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) to support the Health Equity Institute. The Health Education Manager acts as the liaison between RIPIN and the RIDOH. The Health Education Manager oversees, manages, supervises, trains, mentors, coaches and evaluates the performance of a team of RIPIN Community Health Workers (CHWs) located at RIDOH. The Health Education Manager ensures RIPIN staff located at RIDOH assist RIDOH program managers in accessing community input through the use of RIPIN CHWs. They will help with access to resources and data needed to address underlying root causes of health inequity.

This position represents RIPIN at local and state meetings and committees. The manager, with support from the Director, is responsible for meeting all reporting requirements in compliance with contractors, private, state, and federal funders.

Essential Functions:

Oversee day-to-day functions and performance of RIPIN staff located at RIDOH; recruit, train, and supervise Community Health Workers. Provide direct supervision to assigned staff, including regular evaluations of staff performance, and one-on-one supervision. Build office infrastructure to support the professional development of RIPIN staff.
Utilizing Salesforce and other Electronic Health Record systems, provide oversight, conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement measures to inform business practices in coordination with RIDOH.
Collect, maintain, and assess feedback, in accordance with agency quality improvement standards, from consumers and professionals in the community regarding RIPIN services; with program staff, analyze feedback and develop a model of continuous improvement, utilizing data to assess program effectiveness and develop improvement goals.
Serve as a liaison between RIDOH teams and RIPIN. Cultivate partnerships to elevate the voice of the CHW through advocacy, and policy.
Develop strong partnerships with contractors/funders/partner agencies by providing technical assistance, assisting RIDOH with the startup of new CDC-funded programs, and coordinating with RIDOH Program Managers to develop and implement Community Health Worker programs and initiatives. Coordinate community engagement efforts with a state-wide scope.
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A belief in the mission, vision, and values of RIPIN
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Advanced knowledge of RI’s systems of care, including health, education, special education, employment, and basic needs as they apply across a person’s lifecycle
Knowledge with Clinical Electronic Health Records, Salesforce and other Software as a Service platforms, ability to build reports, dashboards and provide project management oversight and technical assistance
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, families, and professionals
Ability to effectively work independently and in collaboration with multiple staff and programs
Ability to present to small and large audiences that include consumers, stakeholders, and professionals
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience using Clinical Electronic Health Records, Salesforce and other Software as a Service platforms with an ability to build reports, dashboards and provide project management oversight and technical assistance

Education and Experience:

Personal experience navigating social, healthcare, and/or education systems and services for self or family member highly desired
High school diploma/GED required; Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
Experience effectively supervising cross functional teams
2+ years of contract management experience
Experience with business process improvement and project management methodologies
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

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand and bend. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Community Health Workers are required to climb up to three flights of stairs to conduct home and community visits.

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

Primary work location is a climate-controlled indoor office environment; however, employee will also be required to conduct visits in various community locations
Must have suitable space to work remotely at home as needed.
Flexibility for occasional travel related to job requirements
Willingness and ability to work limited evenings and weekends as needed
Provide own reliable transportation with proof of RI minimum requirements of auto insurance
Will be required to follow site’s COVID testing and vaccination requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note: As of January 4, 2022, all persons employed by RIPIN are required to have completed a full vaccination series against the COVID-19 virus or submit to weekly COVID-19 PCR testing.

How to Apply

Visit www.ripin.org/careers to apply. Please include letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to complete your application.

Providence Housing Authority
Location: Providence
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Part Time, Temporary

Job Description

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a dependable and caring member of their community, ideally living in the 02909-zip code. The CHW works to improve the health and wellbeing of peers who are PHA residents in public housing and section 8 by connecting them to health and social services, providing social support, and helping them to advocate for their health needs. Our CHW focuses on public safety, safe & healthy housing, and how the physical environment effects the health and wellbeing of families living in 02909. They engage in community building efforts to improve the safety of the neighborhoods that they serve, and to help residents come together to advocate for their housing rights.  This position is dependent on grant funding and we anticipate it will be funded through December of 2021.

Essential Tasks of the Position:
•       Work one-on-one with residents to address health concerns with their homes.
•       Work one-on-one with residents to assess their healthcare and social service needs and to refer and connect to services whenever possible.
•       Work one-to-one with residents to set health-promoting goals and help them to meet these goals.
•       Meet regularly with other CHWs in Olneyville through the Olneyville Health Equity Network project to troubleshoot and discuss areas of need not being met in the neighborhood.
•       Attend Olneyville Collaborative meetings to network with existing health and community-based organizations to learn about opportunities for their clients and share their clients’ needs with these agencies.
•       Support the work of other Resident Services Department staff and Property Management staff to address resident social determinants of health.
•       Meet requirements of the Apprenticeship Program (See below)

Apprenticeship Program:
•       As a CHW Apprentice, the Community Health Worker will receive at least 144 hours of paid community health trainings.
•       The CHW will be responsible for meeting on-the-job competencies, assessed by his/her supervisor/mentor.
•       Upon completion of the training requirements and competencies, CHWs receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion which is a nationally recognized credential.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Education Level
•       High school diploma or GED

Experience in Related Field
•       Experience with customer service, social services, health care or community-related work is preferred.

How to Apply

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Community%20Health%20Worker&l=Providence%2C%20RI&vjk=c6e418f08f058fd2

City of Providence
Location: Providence, RI
Salary: A-12, $55,419-$60,588
Start Date: ASAP
Full Time, Permanent

Job Description

The Neighborhood Liaison will serve as the Planning & Development’s coordinator to establish  dialogue, create partnership, disseminate information and establish action oriented programs with the stake holders, such as residents, leaders, opinion makers, neighborhood based organizations and non-profit agencies.

Description of duties:

•Create opportunities to partner with neighborhood organizations and leaders to solve problems at the community level, while reinforcing the priorities of the Department.  

•Attend meetings of the neighborhood associations and crime watch groups to plan and implement neighborhood improvement as well as attend initiatives and events sponsored by those groups and organizations.

•Provide assistance, and support to the various offices and staff within the Department of Planning & Development for programs geared to the community.

•Serve as the Department’s representative to the “nuisance task force,” a Law Department initiative designed to resolve current and long-standing nuisance properties throughout the City.

•Build relationships with community based non-profit agencies and partner with them to provide programs identified as priorities by the Department.

•Coordinate the service requests the Department received through QAlert; the portal on the City of Providence’s web-site that allows citizens to submit service requests on line,

•Triage requests received from QAlert to the appropriate division within the department; establish and maintain systematic follow up to insure those requests are filled; provide the Director with a by-weekly update on pending requests.

•Develop and enhance relationships with community based non-profit agencies, promoting and delivering the Department’s message for initiatives and programs, and work to secure their support for these initiatives.

Reports to:   Director of Planning and Development

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or five or more years of field work and administrative experience in community relations; clear understanding of the network of Providence’s neighborhoods, civic organizations and non-profit agencies; knowledge of geographical area and demographics of the City’s neighborhoods; familiarity with the political landscape; prior experience in working with immigrant populations and minority, community-based organizations. 

Required Skills and Experience:

•Excellent project management skills and the ability to think strategically and programmatic approach to problem solving

•Must be able to work independently while operating within a team structure

•Available and willing to work evenings and weekends as needed

•Strong public speaking abilities and communication skills

•Ability to create and maintain a comprehensive community based electronic directory

•Ability to recognize and resolve City services issues affecting the community

•Experience in facilitating public meetings and other forums

•Effectively navigate through the City’s internal structures

•Proficient  in the use of the City of Providence computer programs

How to Apply

Please apply here: https://jobs.providenceri.gov/2021/12/07/neighborhood-liaison/

Women’s Resource Center of Newport/Bristol County
Salary: $34,000 – $37,000
Start Date: 12/20/2021
Full Time, Permanent

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the guidelines of the Office on Violence Women grant the Housing Advocate will report to Housing Advocate Manager. The Housing Advocate will provide advocacy and support to the Housing Advocacy Program of the WRC. These responsibilities include interacting with residents on a daily basis through active listening and offering non-judgmental responses, crisis intervention, mediating house problems, performing hotline calls screenings, delivering warnings, intakes and discharges as needed. The most important aspect of this position is to provide advocacy services in the form of a case plan and appropriate referrals on a weekly basis. The Housing Advocate will be assisting the Housing Advocate Manager in the managing and coordinating the maintenance and repairs of the safe home and transitional housing units.

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
•    Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
•    Work closely with property owners.
•    Daily interaction with stakeholders—residents, staff, volunteers, community, and vendors.
•    Engage in training community members and other agencies on domestic violence issues.
•    Collaborate and partner with local police department, housing authority, food pantries, school department, and childcare facilities to meet the needs of clients.
•    Credit others for their contributions and accomplishments.
•    Gain trust and support of others.
•    Provide trauma-informed direct services; including support, advocacy, crisis. intervention, safety planning, information, and referrals to residents.
•    Serve as a role model while maintaining professional boundaries in relationships with residents.
•    Demonstrate the ability to relate with women and children from all walks of life.
•    Provide full case management to support residents in moving toward self-sufficiency and monitor residents progress with individual case plan.
•    Identify appropriate clients for transitional housing services. 
•    Promote economic independence with residents.
•    Complete the Financial Literacy Class and utilize those skills with residents to enable them to become financially self-sufficient and assist in clearing up any debts.
•    Assist clients in obtaining long-term housing support.
•    Provide follow-up supportive programming for residents in the Housing Advocacy Program who have transitioned into the community.
•    Stay up to date on changes in policies and procedures, community resources, and other information.
•    Have a strong understanding of community resources in Newport and Bristol County.
•    Understanding of trauma informed care and empowerment philosophy of advocacy; ability to interact sensitively with traumatized populations and to handle crisis with empathy
•    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment
•    Ability to quickly assess volatile situations and use good judgement to resolve or diffuse situations.
•    High level of problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries.
•    Remain non-judgmental and be culturally competent.
•    Be willing to enforce policies and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
•    Attend and be committed to on-going training and growth opportunities.
•    Adheres to agency policies, procedures and processes, including strict adherence to WRC confidentiality policy and ethical standards.
•    Commitment to WRC’s mission, vision and values.
•    Perform screenings, intakes, discharges, and issue warnings when necessary.
•    Establishes and maintains professional boundaries.
•    Maintain resident 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.
•    Accurately report all statistics in the JustGrant System.
•    Must carry work phone to be available for staff/clients crisis calls as necessary.
•    Excellent organizational skills.
•    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. Bring forth ideas for service delivery improvement.
•    Facilitate house meetings with Housing Advocacy Team.
•    Commitment to social justice, gender and racial equity
•    Excellent interpersonal skills; communication, conflict management, empathy, leadership, negotiation, positive attitude and teamwork.
•    High level of listening skills with an attention to detail and curiosity.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.; is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
•    Generate program reports and statistics.

QUALIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
•    Experience working with victims of domestic violence
•    Bilingual (Spanish/English/Portuguese) preferred
•    Must have a vehicle with car insurance
•    Must have a current (MA/RI) driver’s license
•    Hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
•    Manual dexterity and able to use wrists, hands and/or fingers in repetitive motion
•    Prepare and/or inspect documents and communications on computer or on paper
•    Sitting for extended periods of time
•    Bending, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds (donations/commodities)
•    Ability to turn over transitional housing units, include cleaning, removing, and adding furniture.
•    Lifting from floor or from inside car, truck, or from trunk
•    Moving up and down stairs in facilities
•    Pick up donations when necessary

How to Apply

Send resume and cover letter to careers@wrcnbc.org

Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
Location: Central Falls RI
$17-$19/hour
Full Time, Permanent
Bilingual Preferred

Job Description

Transitional Housing Case Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director of Residential Services and according to established policies and procedures, has primary responsibility of case management of families for Transitional Housing Program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts activities necessary to enroll and support individuals and their children in the Transitional Housing program. Records necessary information, explains resident rules, tours and inspects units, distributes necessary items, and initiates engagement activities.

2. Responsible for implementing transitional services to individuals and families who are leaving the Safe Home or other living arrangement. Assist in developing long term plan for economic stability through employment and/or job training program. Assess aptitudes, interests, specific financial needs and progress and help client set realistic goals and timelines.

3. Provide advocacy and support to individuals and families in Transitional Housing Program. Assist in identifying immediate and long term needs, reviewing options and setting goals; makes referrals as necessary.

4. Maintain demographic statistics on residents in Transitional Housing Program and compile weekly and monthly reports through data entry.

5. Represent agency at various local housing providers meetings as needed.

6. Facilitate workshops on life skills.

7. Facilitate weekly meetings as intervention and support.

8. Responsible for maintaining donations and inventory of donations received in conjunction with other Case Managers.

9. Research and create links with established local and statewide employment and housing resources such as job banks, businesses, adult education programs, housing authorities, statewide housing organizations, etc.

10. Responsible for receiving, screening, all referrals. Assists with eligibility process and appropriateness for Transitional Housing.

11. Responsible to provide rotating on-call weekend coverage for families as needed.

14. Additional duties necessary for the efficient operation of the agency may be assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. A high level of interpersonal skills to provide support and assistance to clients.

2. Verbal communication skills to represent agency.

3. Commitment and sensitivity to issues related to the needs of families in crisis, particularly those affected by domestic violence.

4. The ability to appropriately and effectively deal with stressful situations.

5. The physical ability to lift heavy items.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment is often noisy, with more than average exposure to communicable disease (colds, flu, COVID 19 virus etc.).

Work involves in-state travel to provide weekly outreach visits to clients. A valid driver’s license and automobile insurance is required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A combination of education and experience demonstrating acquisition of the SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED.

Associates Degree in a related field is required.

Bilingual ability in English/Spanish preferred.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed; the Principal Duties and Responsibilities are a representative, but not exhaustive list of duties performed.

The Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization does not discriminate against a volunteer, an employee, or applicant for employment of conditions or opportunities for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age or country of ancestral origin.

Work Location:

One location
Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All safety practices in place for prevention

How to Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to celeste@bvadvocacycenter.org

Organization: Children’s Friend
Location: Providence
Full Time, Permanent
Bilingual Required

Job Description
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Join the Children’s Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted “Best Places to Work” and “Healthiest Employers” in the state! 

Summary:
Provides a range of culturally competent home-based services for all families participating in the Head Start programs including: parenting education; developmental milestones; health and nutrition education; home management skills; crisis intervention; vocational development; and, social services linkage, all in partnership with the client. Utilizing a keen sense of patience and creativity, provides home based parent child activities to promote positive, nurturing interaction between parents and their children.

Essential Functions:
1.      Provide culturally competent home based case management, crisis intervention, vocational development, information, and referral services to families.
2.      Provide home based parent child activities to promote positive, nurturing interaction between parents and their children.
3.      Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own.
4.      Ensure program services are in compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards.
5.      Responsible for integration of services for families in the classroom, home, center, and community.
6.      Promote parent involvement in both home and center based activities. This includes encouraging meaningful parent volunteer opportunities.
7.      Seek family strengths and competencies, identifying ways to develop those strengths in building the Family Partnership Agreement. 
8.      Conduct face-to-face client, collateral and provider conversations to make appropriate referrals and linkages to other community resources as needed.
9.      Maintain client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames.
10.     Participate in the enrollment of all children and families.
11.     Meet established productivity standards for the program.
12.     Participates in case conferences and collaborates with other service providers working with families.
13.     Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic or agency-wide issues and needs.
14.     Constructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients.  This includes active participation in supervision, team meetings and agency meetings.
15.     Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences (including Children’s Friend’s core training program).
16.     Develop and maintain ongoing outreach strategies to inform families and the community of services and activities at the center.
17.     Positively publicize agency programs and, when the opportunity arises, educate others about the agency and its services.

Qualifications:
•       Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Child Development preferred, or a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a field the agency considers to be equivalent combined with relevant experience.
•       Experience with at-risk families preferred.
•       Strong empathetic and relationship skills required.
•       Ability to see the families the agency serves through a lens of empowerment.
•       Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and interests is required.
•       Must provide proof of all medical clearance requirements.
•       Must have a valid driver’s license; automobile liability insurance in an amount established by the agency; and, an automobile fit to be used for work related tasks.
•       Bilingual skills required.
•       Successful candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.

Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org

How to Apply

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

Organization: Children’s Friend
Location: Providence
Full Time, Permanent
Bilingual Preferred

Job Description
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Join the Children’s Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted “Best Places to Work” and “Healthiest Employers” in the state! 

Summary:
Provides a range of culturally competent home-based services for all families participating in the Head Start programs including: parenting education; developmental milestones; health and nutrition education; home management skills; crisis intervention; vocational development; and, social services linkage, all in partnership with the client. Utilizing a keen sense of patience and creativity, provides home based parent child activities to promote positive, nurturing interaction between parents and their children.

Essential Functions:
1.      Provide culturally competent home based case management, crisis intervention, vocational development, information, and referral services to families.
2.      Provide home based parent child activities to promote positive, nurturing interaction between parents and their children.
3.      Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own.
4.      Ensure program services are in compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards.
5.      Responsible for integration of services for families in the classroom, home, center, and community.
6.      Promote parent involvement in both home and center based activities. This includes encouraging meaningful parent volunteer opportunities.
7.      Seek family strengths and competencies, identifying ways to develop those strengths in building the Family Partnership Agreement. 
8.      Conduct face-to-face client, collateral and provider conversations to make appropriate referrals and linkages to other community resources as needed.
9.      Maintain client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames.
10.     Participate in the enrollment of all children and families.
11.     Meet established productivity standards for the program.
12.     Participates in case conferences and collaborates with other service providers working with families.
13.     Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic or agency-wide issues and needs.
14.     Constructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients.  This includes active participation in supervision, team meetings and agency meetings.
15.     Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences (including Children’s Friend’s core training program).
16.     Develop and maintain ongoing outreach strategies to inform families and the community of services and activities at the center.
17.     Positively publicize agency programs and, when the opportunity arises, educate others about the agency and its services.

Qualifications:
•       Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Child Development preferred, or a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a field the agency considers to be equivalent combined with relevant experience.
•       Experience with at-risk families preferred.
•       Strong empathetic and relationship skills required.
•       Ability to see the families the agency serves through a lens of empowerment.
•       Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and interests is required.
•       Must provide proof of all medical clearance requirements.
•       Must have a valid driver’s license; automobile liability insurance in an amount established by the agency; and, an automobile fit to be used for work related tasks.
•       Bilingual skills preferred.
•       Successful candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.

Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org

How to Apply

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