Job Postings

Paul V Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Full-time, $48K
Bachelors and 3 years experience
Bilingual Preferred

The Paul. V Sherlock Center on Disabilities is seeking to hire two full time Surrogate Parent Educational Advocates to join an established team of advocates to support the educational needs of children who are in the care of DCYF and have a disability. The Sherlock Center, located at Rhode Island College, is a grant-funded organization with a 30-year history of supporting the disabilities community. As Rhode Island’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), the Sherlock Center is focused on improving the health, education, social and economic well-being of people with disabilities, their families, and their communities. An Educational Advocate is the Educational Surrogate Parent for children with disabilities aged 2.5-22 in state care whose parents are unable or unwilling to act on their behalf. They are appointed by the RI department of Education in accordance with the Consent Decree governing Educational Surrogates in RI. Advocates attend meetings with school teams, hospitals, residential facilities, and agencies that provide homes and mental health support to students. They are responsible for comprehensive record keeping, detailed data collection and case reviews.

Primary Purpose
The individual will serve as an educational advocate for children who are in the care of DCYF and who have or are suspected of having a disability.

Essential Duties
Provide educational advocacy services to assigned students, including:

• Collecting and reviewing school records, including evaluations, discipline report, attendance records and other relevant information.
• Making referrals for special education evaluation when appropriate. -Visiting schools and observing classrooms for assigned students as appropriate.
• Participating in eligibility team meetings, disciplinary meetings, IEP meetings and other school meetings for assigned students.
• Maintaining familiarity with available resources for students with disabilities in the assigned districts.
• Working cooperatively with various service providers, including CASA and DCYF, regarding educational planning for students.
• Monitoring the performance of local school departments in complying with the IEPs of assigned students.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, file reports and assist in the preparation of cases with staff attorneys and supervisors. -Provide resources and information to Rhode Island College faculty and students. -Attend IEP meetings and other school meetings as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled.

The college requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the General and Special Education systems.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the child welfare systems.
• Ability to collaborate with professionals, families and students.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written and electronic).
• Ability to travel and arrange transportation to various public and private school locations throughout Rhode Island.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the education of children or child welfare.

Experience:
Three years of experience with children with disabilities or children in child welfare.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in special education or child welfare systems in Rhode Island.
Bilingual

Environmental Conditions
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Off-campus facilities may not be accessible to persons who are disabled.

Boswell
Part-time and Full-time
CHW Certified
$23-27/hr
Bilingual Spanish Required
CHW Experience Required

Boswell is seeking part-time and full-time Rhode Island certified Community Health Workers (CHW) who are fluent in Spanish and English. CHW experience and knowledge of local social service resources is a must.

NOTE: Only CHW certified candidates will be considered for part-time roles. CHWs who are not yet certified can pursue a full-time position which is eligible for an apprenticeship in addition to their employment. 

In these times of economic uncertainty, more people are struggling with their social needs – such as having enough money for food and rent. Boswell strives to help our “Neighbors” access the healthcare and social service resources that they are eligible for. Our goal is to address social needs before they impact people’s health.

As a CHW, you will play a critical role to help achieve this mission. You will meet with Neighbors who are going to food pantries, understand what additional health and social concerns they have, connect them with relevant resources, and build a long-term relationship.

Responsibilities

• Complete data entry, documentation of services rendered, and submit necessary reports as required for Medicaid compliance
• Provide individual case management services to Neighbors: This includes weekly 1:1 meetings and regular phone check-ins
• Participate in case conferences and meetings to discuss Neighbor’s progress and care plans
• Coordinate access to and connect Neighbors with social services and other community-based supports
• Maintain a caseload of Neighbors by meeting them in the community, conduct assessments, provide ongoing support and coordinate meetings directly with them in a variety of formats to meet them where they are, including by phone, video conference, or in-person
• Conducts assessments with Neighbors with a focus on triage and support on identified social determinants of health (SDOH)
• Coordinate and track referrals to community-based organizations (CBOs)
• Coordinate and track application status to public assistance programs (e.g. SNAP, LIHEAP)
• Coordinate transportation eligibility, scheduling, and other logistics
• Maintain extensive knowledge of community-based organizations, external resource availability, and eligibility guidelines
• Collaborate with multiple community-based organizations to establish connections with resources and people that can help to maximize our Neighbors’ health outcomes
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of – and ensure effective referrals to – community resources, including, WIC, long‐term home visiting programs (e.g., Healthy Families America, Nurse Family Partnership, Early Head Start, etc.), affordable housing and other entitlement and community programs
• Visit Boswell’s partner food pantries in person to meet and engage with Neighbors

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years of experience assisting people with their social needs in a social service organization or healthcare setting. At least 1 year of experience in community outreach and engagement setting.
• Credentials: CHW certification by the RI Certification Board; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 18 months of hire date.
• Language: Fluent in Spanish and English
• Expertise: Intimate knowledge of local, state, and federal benefits that help people address their social needs around food, housing, transportation, etc.
• Typing/technical skills: Comfortable with typing on a computer, using G Suite, email, softphones, and telehealth tools
• Strong communication skills: Ability to build trust and connection with Neighbors through your compassion, empathy, and ability to inspire hope. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, and partner agencies.
• Self-starter and collaborator: Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment

Working conditions

• Travel locally to be in food pantry settings
• At other times, work remotely from home

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Advocates Supervisor, Steffany@boswell.io

Lifespan Community Health Institute
Part-time
Portuguese and or Cape Verdean Creole Desired

Lifestyle Coach for Diabetes Prevention Program at LCHI

Do you speak Portuguese and/or Cape Verdean Creole?  Are you passionate about supporting others to make healthy lifestyle changes?  If so, LCHI is seeking new Lifestyle Coaches to deliver the Diabetes Prevention Program to the Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole speaking community.  

Learn more about:

• Lifestyle Coach position
• Diabetes Prevention Program

Submit resume and cover letter

American Lung Association
Full-time, $46K-$49k/year
Spanish speaker preferred
Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Coordinator, Advocacy. Working as a member of the Advocacy & Public Policy department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. 

The Coordinator, Advocacy – Tobacco Free Rhode Island (TFRI) is primarily responsible for working alongside the Manager of TFRI to implement program goals and meeting grant deliverables including external communication with network partners and advocates of all ages. The TFRI Coordinator will work to mobilize and engage partners to reduce the impact of commercial menthol tobacco products and its disproportionate impact on People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. This is a grant-funded position.

Location:  

• The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Providence, RI office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work. 

Responsibilities:

• Works alongside TFRI Manager to execute deliverables outlined in TFRI grant.  
• Works within the current TFRI workgroup structure, build capacity to address tobacco disparities. 
• Maintain and improve upon TFRI website and communications platforms. 
• Provide training workshops designed to build the capacity of community partners and grantees on education about the impact on smoking rates of various policy initiatives, media campaigns.
• Authentically engage with youth and young adult advocates and help build the Tobacco-Free Youth Ambassador program. 
• Respond to Rhode Island Department of Health (TFRI funder) requests, funding opportunities and guarantee all deliverables of the grant are met. 
• Develop and effectively utilize timelines and grant contract work plans to ensure completion of program deliverables. 
• Respond to emerging tobacco policy and prevention issues and provide technical assistance and stakeholder education trainings across the state. 
• Create educational materials to implement tobacco control policy and outreach campaigns and presentations for distribution and use by partners across Rhode Island. 
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers within the American Lung Association in Rhode Island as well as with external partners to implement the organization’s policy agenda. 
• Support the local development team by improving alignment and coordination of Lung Association mission, advocacy and community engagement into fundraising initiatives.  
• Identify policy success stories, personal stories and potential spokespeople for communications and development teams to highlight internally and externally.  
• Serve on work teams as assigned.  
• Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in public policy, public health, or related field preferred. 
• Some related work experience, preferably in health organization with public health communication, youth engagement, facilitating workgroups, or similar. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Spanish speaker preferred. 
• Ability to interact with diverse audiences and partners.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
• Meeting facilitation skills, including on-line based meeting platforms.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft and Google applications and computer skills specifically word processing and use of the internet.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 20% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required. 
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from commercial tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.  The target hiring range for this position is between $46,500 and $49,000 per annum. 

Benefits: The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Paid Leave – 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.   
• Insurance – Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage. 
• Retirement Plan – Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.   

Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to alahr@lung.org. 

American Lung Association
Full-time, $62-$65k/year
Hybrid, Home & PVD
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Manager, Advocacy. Working as a member of the Advocacy & Public Policy department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. 

The Manager, Advocacy – Tobacco Free Rhode Island (TFRI) is primarily responsible for all oversight duties of the TFRI grant including, implementing area program goals, meeting grant deliverables including invoicing and reporting requirements, and assisting with future writing of grants to sustain efforts of TFRI. The TFRI Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for TFRI Network Partners and work to mobilize and engage those partners to reduce the impact of commercial tobacco use and nicotine dependence in Rhode Island. This is a grant-funded position.

Location:  

• The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Providence, RI office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee management of the Tobacco Free Rhode Island (TFRI) grant.  
• Respond to Rhode Island Department of Health (TFRI funder) requests, funding opportunities and guarantee all deliverables of the grant are met. 
• Oversee TFRI grant budget and subcontracts management and invoicing and ensure all required reports are submitted to the funder.
• Develop and effectively utilize timelines and grant contract work plans to ensure completion of program deliverables. 
• Adhere to ALA’s administrative and recordkeeping guidelines to support accurate reporting of grant deliverables and activities; complete key grant reports, including in-kind, quarterly reports, and grants correspondence. 
• Maintain and expand functions of the network coalition to include new members and enhance community engagement to support Rhode Island’s comprehensive tobacco control program. 
• Respond to emerging tobacco policy and prevention issues and provide technical assistance and stakeholder education trainings across the state. 
• Create educational materials to implement tobacco control policy and outreach campaigns and presentations for distribution and use by partners across Rhode Island. 
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers within the American Lung Association in Rhode Island as well as with external partners to implement the organization’s policy agenda. 
• Support the local development team by improving alignment and coordination of Lung Association mission, advocacy and community engagement into fundraising initiatives.  
• Identify policy success stories, personal stories and potential spokespeople for communications and development teams to highlight internally and externally.  
• Serve on work teams as assigned.  
• Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in public policy, public health, or related field. 
• Three to five years of related work experience, preferably in health organization; experience coalition building and organizing is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse audiences and partners.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
• Meeting facilitation skills, including on-line based meeting platforms.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft and Google applications and computer skills specifically word processing and use of the internet.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 20% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required. 
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies). 
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from commercial tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.  The target hiring range for this position is between $62,500 and $65,000 per annum. 

Benefits: The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Paid Leave – 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.   
• Insurance – Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage. 
• Retirement Plan – Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.   

Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to alahr@lung.org. 

Child &Family
Full-time
Providence
Bilingual Preferred
$750 Sign on Bonus AND monthly stipend!

Job Description

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This position is eligible for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds which includes a one-time $750 sign-on bonus payable after the completion of 90 days of employment as well as a monthly stipend of up to $694.50 which is based upon the hours worked in the previous month for as long as the funds are guaranteed by the State.

Job Summary

The Community Health Worker in our Family Stabilization Program will provide support to the staff and families in the program such as practicing skills implemented by practitioners with families, supporting recovery efforts and some administrative duties such as answering phone calls and taking messages, managing email communications and community outreach efforts.

The Family Stabilization Program provides therapeutic counseling and case management services to support families with a child or children at imminent risk of out-of-home placement. The program emphasizes the importance of providing at-home stability that strengthens a family’s ability to raise safe and healthy children who are ready to learn and succeed. 

Responsibilities and Duties

•    Schedules and attend check-in sessions with families to support treatment; helps families practice skills. 

•    Completes contact notes and uploads/transfers documentation to appropriate Electronic Health Record (HER) system. 

•    Provides progress updates to referral sources and maintains relationships with other agencies. 

•    Collects and assembles community recourse information. 

•    Attend the required meetings to discuss cases, openings, opportunities, etc. 

•    Accompanies coworkers on in-home visits to support delivery of services. 

•    Help families complete paperwork as needed. 

•    Transport clients to sessions as needed. 

•    Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•    Highest school diploma or equivalent required. 

•    3+ years of experience related to the role, professional or lived experience accepted. 

•    Health Worker certification a plus. 

•    Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred. 

•    Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population. 

•    Strong organizational and time-management skills.

•    Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

•    Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

•    Must be able to authorize Child & Family to complete Motor Vehicle Record check.

•    The ideal candidate will be required to meet all pre-employment requirements such as background checks and medical clearances.

Travel Requirements

Site location: Middletown, RI or Providence, RI

Travel throughout the state required.

Benefits and Perks

·    Up to 4 Weeks’ Vacation Time

·    12 Paid Holidays 

·    12 Sick Days & 1 Personal Day

·    Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

·    Employer Contributions to 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plans

·    Fully Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

·    Flexible Spending Accounts

·    Employee Referral Bonus Program

·    AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

·    Tuition Assistance Program

·    Shift Differentials Pay for Night Shifts

·    Discounted C&F childcare available, Discounts Available with Verizon, Nationwide Pet Insurance, YMCA Membership, BJ’s Membership, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Who We Are

Child & Family supports resilient families, vulnerable children, and elders throughout Rhode Island. Family Preservation is an important goal of every program and service we provide.

We believe that individuals and communities thrive when supported by strong families, and that a community works best when it accepts responsibility for all of its members.

As one of the largest social service agencies in RI, we operate community engagement centers in Providence and Middletown. Our home-based and community-based programs bring services to individuals and families across RI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Child & Family will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, genetic predisposition or genetic carrier status, or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law, nor will anyone receive special treatment for those reasons, except for reasonable accommodation as required by law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

In order to provide equitable service delivery and go above and beyond equal opportunity requirements, our organization is committed to ensuring that all staff are able to perform the following cultural competencies:

•    Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

•    Demonstrate knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experienced by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and others.

•    Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.

Affirmative Action

Child & Family strives to achieve a workforce that includes representation of qualified affirmative action group members in proportion to the qualified and available target group workforce in the community that we serve.

How to Apply

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https://childandfamily.applytojob.com/apply/AFd8cJQFrF/Community-Health-Worker?referrer=20231204125510MERMYH2PW9MQOVQL

Gateway Healthcare, a Lifespan Affiliate
Lived experience required
Peer Recovery Certification Desired
Full-time, M-F 8am-4:30pm
Starts at $18

Gateway Healthcare, RI’s largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider, is hiring a Peer Specialist to work with adults managing mental health issues, including substance abuse & co-occurring disorders!  This is a community-based position that will required travel statewide.

Gateway Healthcare provides outstanding treatment, intervention & prevention services to adults & children of all cultural & economic backgrounds with behavioral & substance abuse issues, through its residential, outpatient, and community-based programs.  

Benefits Include: 

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Education assistance & student loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Discounts on child & elder care, pet insurance, house insurance and more!

Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct mental health services to clients in an emergency crisis, outpatient, community support program, and residential settings, designed to assist clients in regaining personal control over their lives & over their own recovery processes, serving as a role model to clients
• Engage clients who may be at risk & provide stage appropriate recovery education & supports
• Educate clients about effective coping strategies, self-help techniques & the self-help group process, sometimes based on personal experience
• Educate & engage individuals in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan process as a means to recognize early triggers & signs of relapse
• Assist clients in clarifying their goals for rehabilitation & recovery as well as their personal interests, goals, abilities, strengths & assets
• Help clients develop support systems, increased hope, a sense of wellness, & self-esteem
• Promote the knowledge of available service options & choices, as well as the utilization of natural resources within the community
• Assist in the orientation process for persons who are new to receiving mental health and/or co-occurring disorders services
• Facilitate Double Trouble, 12 Step, or other self-help groups to nurture a peer support culture
• Support clients in seeking to connect/reconnect with family, friends, and significant others
• Provide 22 hours of face-to-face contact with clients per week

Requirements:

• Be self-identified as a current or former user of mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring services, who can relate to others who are not using those services
• Completed & passed a Peer Specialist certification program
• Ability to obtain a Statewide Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification within 6-12 months of employment
• High school diploma or GED

Shift & Schedule:  1^st Shift, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Location:  Openings available in Pawtucket, Johnston, and Charlestown, RI

APPLY TODAY: Email your resume to afamiglietti@lifespan.org – You will be contacted with additional details.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Gateway Healthcare, a Lifespan Partner
Reliable transportation needed
Some positions require a bachelor’s degree

Lifespan & Gateway Healthcare are hiring Vocational Specialists to work with adults managing mental health issues, including substance abuse & co-occurring disorders.  This is a community-based position that will require travel statewide.  We have several positions available throughout Rhode Island (Johnston, Pawtucket & Charlestown). 

Gateway Healthcare provides outstanding treatment, intervention & prevention services to adults & children of all cultural & economic backgrounds with behavioral & substance abuse issues, through its residential, outpatient, and community-based programs.  

Benefits Include: 

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Education assistance & student loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Discounts on child & elder care, pet insurance, house insurance and more!

Responsibilities: 

• Identify, develop, and maintain competitive employment opportunities within a multidisciplinary team approach
• Deliver vocational services on an individualized, outreach, and intensive basis
• Provide some case management & crisis intervention, as needed
• Provide on-site training & support to consumers in employment sites
• Provide assistance & support to consumers pursuing educational goals
• Participate as a liaison between consumers, employers, DHS, and staff to promote coordinated service delivery regarding psychiatric, substance abuse, medical, vocational, income maintenance, and social & leisure activities
• Develop & coordinate meaningful vocational plans
• Develop strategies to engage consumers who may be ambivalent about actively seeking employment or risking benefit reduction
• Develop on-site training & placement opportunities, as well as other job development activities
• Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skills training, supervision, and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living

Requirements:

• Must obtain RI certification as a Supported Employment Professional (SEP) within 1 year of date of hire
• Must maintain a valid RI license at all times and use of car during normal working hours, or other means of transportation to complete major functions of job.
• Please note:  some openings may require a bachelor’s degree

Shift & Schedule:  M-F 8am-4:30pm (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)

Positions available in the following locations:  Charlestown, RI; Pawtucket, RI; Johnston, RI

APPLY TODAY: Email your resume to afamiglietti@lifespan.org – You will be contacted with additional details.

Gateway Healthcare, a Lifespan Partner
High School Diploma or GED

Lifespan & Gateway Healthcare, RI’s largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider, are hiring Residential Case Workers to work with adults managing mental health issues, including substance abuse & co-occurring disorders! 

Gateway Healthcare provides outstanding treatment, intervention & prevention services to adults & children of all cultural & economic backgrounds with behavioral & substance abuse issues, through its residential, outpatient, and community-based programs.  

Benefits Include: 

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Education assistance & student loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Discounts on child & elder care, pet insurance, house insurance and more!

Positions available in the following locations: 

• Charlestown, RI
• Pawtucket, RI
• Central Falls, RI
• Smithfield, RI
• Johnston, RI

Responsibilities:

• Maximize residents’ success, satisfaction, and ownership in their living & working environment through effective skills-trainings & relationship building. 
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment within the residential program
• Facilitate ADL skill-building for residential living & for community integration by supervising & teaching clients daily medication routines, budgeting, self-preservation skills, transportation, etc…
• Participate on a multi-disciplinary team in the development & implementation of client treatment plans & progress reviews
• Provide, coordinate, and monitor treatment services for all assigned clients
• Provide shift coverage, including carrying out the many functions of household maintenance, especially cleaning & meal preparation
• Assist in resolution of medical, psychiatric, and behavioral crises, conflict resolution, and symptom management
• Schedule & facilitate treatment plan meetings
• Screen for substance abuse & provide assessments with indicated treatment planning counseling/education and referral

Requirements:

• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to work established shifts, as well as alternate weekends & holidays:
  • 1^st shift:  7:30am-3:30pm
  • 2^nd shift:  3:30pm-11:30pm
  • 3^rd shift:  11:30pm-7:30am
• Ability to perform routine household chores, involving some lifting & bending
• Ability to obtain & maintain CPR certification & first aid training
• Valid driver’s license & insured vehicle

APPLY TODAY: Email your resume to afamiglietti@lifespan.org – You will be contacted with additional details.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.