Child & Family
Full-time
Middletown, with in-state travel
Apprenticeship Eligible
Sign-on bonus & additional stipend
Bilingual Preferred
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Family Support Partner in our Family Care Community Partnership program will collaborate with community-based service providers, family members, and friends to build a strong brighter future for families in the program.
Your Main Priorities
• Provides support to families with children and youth who are at risk of abuse and neglect, have serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a developmental disability (DD), and or those who have juvenile corrections involvement in the home and or school setting.
• Supports the Family Service Care Coordinators with family engagement, building trust and orienting family members and others to the Wraparound process; supports Wraparound team integration and success.
• Connect families with community-based services and support that are appropriate; provides basic parent education.
• Support, educate, empowers, and advocates for the family to use their voice to express their views and choices.
• Actively participates as a member of the Wrap Planning Team until the family can advocate for their needs.
• Supports data collection needs such as RIFIS activities and progress notes.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Highest school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience related to the role or knowledge acquired through relevant training required.
• Experience with serious emotional disturbance (SED) or developmentally disabled (DD) children preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• 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
Local travel 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 Contribution to 401(k)
- Fully Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Life, ADD, Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
- Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Shift Differentials
- Discounts available: Childcare at Middletown location, Verizon Wireless, pet insurance, YMCA membership, BJ’s membership, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
How to Apply
Apply here.
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.