CHW Healthy Start

Family Service Rhode Island
Full-time
Bilingual Skills are Compensated!
Experience working with young children required

PROGRAM: Healthy Start

Summary: CHW will conduct screenings and individual needs assessments in primarily Jenks Park Pediatrics, Inc. in Central Falls, but also in family homes and other community venues as appropriate. Responsible for engaging clients; implementing screening tools; identifying areas of need; developing action plans; ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services; and providing ongoing support and monitoring.


Qualifications:

  • Community Health Worker Certification required; Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Ability to complete training and meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 12 months of employment.
  • Spanish bilingual preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to work independently and as an interdependent team member.
  • Ability to provide services in client’s homes, health clinic, community locations and other agency sites.
  • Ability to have a flexible schedule to include some evenings.
  • Experience working with young children and their families.
  • Prior experience in behavioral health and/or crisis intervention preferred.
  • Bilingual skills are compensated!!

Continuing Education Requirements:

  • As needed to maintain individual CHW certification and meet RI DOH standards.
  • Participation in semi-annual and annual employee performance review process including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.
  • Other trainings as required by Rhode Island Department of Health.


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 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.

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