Family Service of RI
Two positions open – Full-time & Part-time
$19.00 – $23.62/hr
Bilingual Skills Compensated + 6%
Position Summary: The CHW will work as part of a multidisciplinary team implementing the Caring Dads program. CHW will co-facilitate specialized 17-week group intervention meetings for referred fathers aimed to promote healthy family interaction, active listening, child centered parenting, and foster non-abusive, co-parenting relationships. Additionally, the CHW will serve as the “Mother Contact” connecting with the identified partner to discuss Caring Dads program components, complete a Social Determinants of Health screening, identify needs and ensure referrals are made to the appropriately matched services and provide ongoing support and monitoring.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Community Health Worker Certification preferred
- Ability to meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 12 months of employment
- Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred
- Strong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of community based organizations, coalitions and stakeholders
- Prior experience in group facilitation, victim advocacy, domestic violence offenders and/or crisis intervention preferred
- Commitment and sensitivity to issues related to the needs of parents and children, as survivors of Domestic Violence
- Ability to work independently and as an interdependent team member
- Ability to provide services at agency sites, community locations, and virtually as required
- Ability to have a flexible schedule to include some evenings
- Must pass RI BCI, National Fingerprint & DCYF CANTS check
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, 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!