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Haus of Codec
Providence, RI
Full-Time, $28/hour
Passion for youth empowerment required, especially within LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities
Bilingual English/Spanish

About Haus of Codec

Haus of Codec is a mission-driven organization working to end transition-aged youth homelessness in Providence through housing, arts, and workforce development. We prioritize support for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth, providing safe housing, creative outlets, and holistic care.

Position Summary

Full-Time Case Manager with a Community Health Worker certification (CCHW) is a key support role focused on improving the wellbeing of transition-aged youth participating in Haus of Codec’s Housing Facility. This position combines traditional case management with a public health lens, helping clients navigate healthcare, housing, and social services while also promoting safe and healthy living conditions.

You’ll work closely with clients to set and achieve health and wellness goals, connect them to services, and build community through outreach and engagement. A major part of this role includes conducting direct outreach and being a familiar, trusted presence at community sites and events.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Client Support

• Conduct intakes and develop individualized service plans
• Assist clients with housing navigation, job search, education, and public benefits
• Support access to primary care, behavioral health, and other community services
• Document progress and maintain case files using internal systems
• Participate in regular check-ins and care coordination meetings
• Attend apartment viewings and provide logistical support when needed

Health & Community Advocacy

• Promote awareness of how the physical and social environment impacts health
• Help clients set and work toward personal health-related goals
• Connect residents to resources through the Healthy Communities Office, Arts & Health initiatives, and Community Health Worker Association of RI (CHWARI)
• Engage clients with activities that build community and resilience

Crisis Response & Client Advocacy

• Provide timely support in crisis situations
• Advocate for clients with service providers, landlords, and public agencies
• Model trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches

Qualifications

Required

• CHW Certification (CHWARI CORE) or enrollment in a CHW program
• Fluency in Spanish and English (verbal and written)
• Experience in case management, community outreach, healthcare, or social services
• Passion for youth empowerment, especially within LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfort supporting individuals with mental health or substance use challenges
• Competency using Google Workspace and general office tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on-site/in the field

Preferred

• Experience living in or serving public housing communities
• Bilingual in additional languages (e.g., Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole)
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation

Work Culture & Expectations

• Flexible scheduling with some evening or weekend availability required
• Self-starters and community-minded folks encouraged to apply
• Staff attend team meetings, supervision sessions, and professional development trainings
• Deep respect for confidentiality, cultural humility, and harm reduction

Commitment to Equity

Haus of Codec is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or immigration status.

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter that that details how you meet the requirements of the job with 2-3 references contact information to info@hausofcodec.org with the subject line “Case Manager (CHW)”.

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
Central Falls
Full-time
Certification Required

The Community Health Worker is a member of the Community Health Team and acts as link to community-based organizations to facilitate patient access to health/social services.

Requirements:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a social science, research or public health-related field preferred.

High School diploma and a combination of training and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments (such as previous experience working with patients in a community-based setting).

Community Health Worker Certification required

Experience with accessing social service resources, healthcare navigation, or case management preferred.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Word required.

Experience working with patients regarding managing their health, navigating systems, and providing care coordination is preferred.

Women & Infants Hospital
Urogynecology Research Department
Full time, $19-$28/hour
Research experience is a plus
Certification not required
Bilingual Spanish required

Job Summary: As part of a grant-funded initiative, the Community Health Worker will support the community-based support services program. The Community Health Worker plays a critical role in assessing patient needs, offering community resources and referrals, providing navigation, support, care coordination, and ongoing case management to meet those needs. May visits patients in their homes and in the communities in which they live when necessary, providing culturally sensitive approaches to health information to improve health literacy. The Community Health Worker facilitates the patient’s decision-making and self-management to help patients engage in their overall health and achieve their health goals. This individual will be responsible for tracking patient-related activities, monitoring and documenting progress. Works collaboratively with the Patient Experience team to promote patient-centered care and actively participates in multidisciplinary patient-centered team meetings. The Community Health Worker has frequent contact with community partners and agencies on behalf of the patients served, networking and collaborating on resource identification to improve the overall health of the population.

Specifications: High School or GED Required; Associate’s Degree Preferred. Minimum 1 to 3 Years of experience. Community Health Worker Certification Required (or must be working towards obtaining certification within 12 months of hire). Experience working with primary care providers or in other healthcare settings. Experience working with patients regarding managing their health, navigating systems, providing care coordination and health coaching is preferred. The ability to travel to various locations in the state and reliable transportation is required. Must possess a valid, current state issued driver’s license, have reliable transportation and proof of current auto insurance required. Ability to speak a second language, Spanish preferred. Selected candidates will receive training specific to birthing people to enhance their skills.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Community Care Allicance
Woonsocket
Full-time
Peer Recovery Certification Required

Position Overview:

As a Family Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in providing guidance, empathy, and practical assistance to parents who are navigating the challenges of raising children. Drawing from your own personal experiences as a parent, you will offer emotional support, share coping strategies, and connect parents with resources to promote healthy family dynamics. Your role will be instrumental in fostering a sense of community and empowerment among parents, helping them build strong and resilient families.

Responsibilities:

• Work with multi-disciplinary team to implement a recovery plan using the principles of wraparound, which partners with the individuals and families, using a compassionate and nonjudgmental manner and drawing on your own experiences as a parent to establish rapport and credibility.
• Offer emotional support and a listening ear to parents who may be facing a range of challenges, such as parenting stress, child development concerns, behavioral issues, and more.
• Facilitate one-on-one and group meetings to provide a safe space for parents to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment.
• Share personal stories and practical strategies to help parents develop effective parenting skills, communication techniques, and problem-solving approaches.
• Connect parents with community resources, social services, workshops, and educational opportunities that can enhance their parenting skills and family well-being.
• Promote self-care and stress management techniques to help parents maintain their own well-being while caring for their families.
• Keep accurate records of interactions and progress made by parents, while respecting their privacy and confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, such as social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare providers, to ensure holistic support for families.
• Stay informed about relevant child development research, parenting trends, and community resources to provide up-to-date information to parents.
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development activities to enhance your peer support skills.

Qualifications:

• Personal experience as a parent with a strong understanding of the joys and challenges that come with raising children.
• High school diploma or equivalent, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist required; bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Empathetic, nonjudgmental, and patient attitude towards parents from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Drivers license required
• Bi-lingual candidates preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain boundaries, while offering support and guidance.
• Strong organizational skills to document interactions and track progress.
• Familiarity with community resources, social services, and programs for parents and families.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and maintain a safe and inclusive environment
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to various parenting challenges.
• If applicable, employee will assume full responsibilities for the cost and efforts of maintaining all forms of licensure, certification, and credentialing documentation as required in their job description or sited on any action form as a qualification for hiring, job promotion, or monetary increase. Subsequently, the employee will adhere to the credentialing requirements of all insurance/funding sources for which they qualify and provide Human resources with the initial required documentation and all renewals of these documents thereafter.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods, as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Work takes place primarily in client homes or other community-based settings, and occasionally in an office setting.
• May involve flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate parents’ schedules.
• Interaction with parents who may be experiencing emotional distress or seeking guidance for various family-related issues.

Benefits:

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

• Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

To apply for this opening please visit our websitewww.communitycareri.organd select “Careers” and then “Current Openings” to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness
Full-time, $62,000 – $67,000 annually with Benefits
2 Years Experience in homeless field or social services
Reliable Transportation

Job Description: The Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Coordinator plays a key role in amplifying the voices and leadership of individuals with lived experience of homelessness across Rhode Island. This position oversees and expands SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) programming in Providence to improve access to disability income benefits for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, while also leading the Constituent Advisory Committee and Voices of Homelessness initiatives to ensure that policy and programmatic decisions are informed by those directly impacted. The Community Engagement Lead facilitates collaboration between community members, service providers, and advocacy partners, supervises the Constituent Engagement Coordinator, and helps guide statewide efforts that elevate constituent leadership and promote equitable, person-centered solutions to homelessness.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

SOAR! Providence Local Lead:

• Oversee SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) programming and support services for the City of Providence in an effort to increase access to disability income benefits for individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Manage a caseload of individuals by providing resource linkage and coordinating services and applications for the individuals, and act as an advocate for our individuals to ensure they receive the appropriate benefits available.
• Work with clients using the SOAR model to organize and submit SSI/SSDI applications.
• Submit monthly reporting to funders.
• Manage the SOAR steering committee, and the expansion of SOAR throughout the state.

Service Provider Programming:

• Oversee the Continuum of Care’s grievance and complaint process, supporting constituents in submitting and resolving issues (note that grievances go to a state committee, staff is responsible for overseeing the process).
• Assist the Coalition with developing and implementing its service provider/constituent programming, including the annual Courage Awards, annual Homeless Memorial, outreach events, etc.
• Oversee one off programming such as tabling events, donation events, etc.

Program Management:

• Manage the Supply Grant, overseeing the distribution and tracking of funds used to support client and community needs, including travel and transportation assistance, emergency outdoor supplies (such as tents, sleeping bags, and food), basic needs items (including clothing, hygiene products, and infant care), and cell phones with minutes to ensure client connectivity and access to services.
• Supervise the Constituent Engagement Coordinator, providing guidance and oversight for the coordination of the Constituent Advisory Committee and Voices of Homelessness programs, including member recruitment and training, meeting facilitation, speaker engagement scheduling, and the tracking of participant invoicing and honorarium processes to ensure meaningful constituent involvement and smooth program operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for ending homelessness and housing first principles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, public administration, human services, or related field, or equivalent working experience.
• Two or more years’ experience working in the homeless field or social services.
• Highly motivated and driven, with ability to work and troubleshoot independently.
• Extraordinary organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to cope/resolve conflicts and crisis situations.
• Strong writer and editor.
• Engaging, outgoing facilitator with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with technology and operating computer-based programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated understanding of computer-based tools and programs.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (gmail, calendar, drive, docs, sheets, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) .
• Must have reliable transportation including own vehicle, driver’s license, and automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual speaker (Spanish).
• Familiarity with medical records and the disability process.
• Four or more years’ experience working with the homeless system.
• Direct experience working within an HMIS system, preferably Clarity (by Bitfocus).
• Lived experience of homelessness.

RIPIN
Part-time, $20-$22/hour
Personal experience with Early Intervention preferred

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.

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

Essential Functions:
•    To help the Early Intervention Program (EIP) by using the skills you’ve gained as a parent or primary caregiver of a child who has been in an EIP
•    To act as a resource to families and Early Intervention Providers
•    To help families by providing support, education, accessing community resources and facilitating both in-person and virtual workshops and support groups
•    To empower families with information and support as they transition from the EIP
•    To help families get more involved with the EIP and understand their important role
•    To represent the families in EI and their voice/perspective at various meetings
•    Attend RIPIN, program, and other meetings as assigned

•    To actively engage with families to participate in the yearly Family Outcomes Survey

•    Complete and submit all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
•    Promote RIPIN programs in Rhode Island
•    Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
Full-time, $19.00 – $24.00
CHW Certification Required
Bilingual Required
Reliable Transportation Required

The Community Health Worker is a member of the Community Health Team and acts as link to community-based organizations to facilitate patient access to health/social services. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

▪ Functions as part of integrated multi-disciplinary model of care with an emphasis on patient engagement, patient centered and culturally sensitive care delivery, and population health approach to improve health outcomes, reduce excessive utilization of health care resources, and improve the patient experience of care.
▪ Accepts referrals to the Community Health Team from other members of patients’ care teams in a timely manner.
▪ Engages with patients, assesses patient needs, and refers to services to address social determinants of health.
▪ Collaborates with members of the patient care team to assist with care coordination, achieve care plan goals, and to support self-management of chronic diseases.
▪ Identify and help patients resolve barriers to social services and health care.
▪ Performs outreach to high-risk patients in the community, conducts home or community visits.
▪ Maintains timely, accurate records, documentation, and reports as required.
▪ Off-site travel will be required.
▪ Represents the organization with a positive, professional attitude when communicating with patients and visitors.
▪ Works well with others and has the ability to discuss issues that come up with staff in a professional manner.
▪Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a social science, research or public health-related field preferred.

High School diploma and a combination of training and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments (such as previous experience working with patients in a community-based setting).

Community Health Worker Certification required

Experience with accessing social service resources, healthcare navigation, or case management preferred.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Word required.

Experience working with patients regarding managing their health, navigating systems, and providing care coordination is preferred.

Family Service RI
Providence & Cranston 50%
Full-time $19-23
Bilinugal Skills Compensated

Position Summary:  Responsible for partnering with families and supporting the wraparound facilitator to do Wraparound with the family.  May provide direct support and services for some families.  Responsible for connecting families with other families with similar challenges and other community resources.  The FSP will partner with and support families with children and youth who are at risk for abuse and neglect, who have serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a developmental disability (DD) and/or who have juvenile corrections involvement in the home and/or school setting.  The FSP’s involvement with families is by family choice, as some families may either choose not to have a FSP or may not require it.  The length of involvement is different with each family as the FSPs role is to empower the family toward self-efficacy. To elevate the positive impact FCCP has on families within the region, and to increase program referrals, the FSP Outreach Coordinator will promote FCCP program services by engaging with community members and various entities that interact with residents of Providence and Cranston.  The FSP Outreach Coordinator will participate in community outreach events, resource fairs, co-location opportunities etc. To inform future outreach efforts, the FSP Outreach Coordinator will track all outreach efforts and outcomes.  Outreach tasks will comprise 50% of job duties.

Qualifications:

• The FSP is a peer mentor and must have experience parenting a child with serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a developmental disability (DD) and/or who has been involved with child welfare services or juvenile corrections. 
• Knowledge and competencies needed to effectively support another parent or caregiver are needed.
• Wraparound training and certification are required, but will be provided in-service at a later date. 
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be proficient in Excel and have experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Family Service RI
Full-time, $22.00 – $27.35-Language Skills Compensated+!
Bachelor’s or Associates + 2 years
Experience with housing & welfare preferred

Position Summary: Provides housing information, referral, advocacy, case management, and supports housing insecure individuals and families across FSRI programs. Processes requests for rental and security deposit assistance to prevent homelessness.  Provides coaching and triage in homes, community, and office settings to help service recipients address barriers to maintain stable and safe housing.  Assist with relationship building with current and new landlords.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human or social services field or an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant field experience is required.
• Case management experience in child welfare and housing preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Either have a Community Health Worker certification or can obtain certification within the first 12 months of employment.
• Experience providing housing support services within Rhode Island preferred.
• Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance required.
• Must be agreeable to a flexible scheduling to meet recipient needs.
• FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving. FSRI includes pay incentives for bilingual staff.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements: This position requires a mix of visits located in clients’ homes, offices, community and virtually. Employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from office sites and community locations which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators. 
• Employees must also have the ability to lift up to 20lbs.

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

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

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. 

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate’s relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Family Service RI
Rumford, Providence
Part/Full time, $23.00 – $28.60
Lived experience with human trafficking and/or child welfare

Position Summary: The Youth Support Partner is responsible for engaging and serving at-risk youth who have been identified as potential victims of CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children). The Youth Support Partner will provide culturally competent services as well as use their lived experience to develop authentic relationships. The role of Youth Support Partner is to provide youth with support, trauma-informed advocacy, collaboration with families, community resources, community providers and treatment team members with the goal towards safety, self-sufficiency and empowerment.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Lived experience with human trafficking and/or child welfare involvement.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience providing peer support
• Must be willing to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist within 2 years of hire.
• Effective communication skills to include written, conflict resolution and mediation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

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

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!