RIPIN
Part-time, $20-22/hr
Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese Required
Able to speak to groups

Organization: RIPIN

Job Description

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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 Bilingual Community Outreach Worker is a non-exempt position located at the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response (CEPR). This is a part time position scheduled for 20 hours per week. The Community Outreach Worker will work alongside staff from CEPR to promote the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry (RISNER) and conduct community outreach activities targeted to assist vulnerable populations in preparing for disasters. At this time, program activities are being held both in-person and virtually.

Essential Functions:

Conduct targeted outreach to explain and promote the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry (RISNER)

Facilitate RISNER presentations and personal preparedness training to community partners and the general public

Coordinate outreach materials and attend virtual and in-person outreach events (times vary and may include day, evening, and weekend timeframes)

Understand current RISNER utilization and support program strategies for improvement

Independently identify outreach opportunities to increase RISNER enrollment

Attend meetings and trainings as assigned and/or requested by CEPR and the Rhode Island Parent Information Network

Conduct data entry, data cleaning, and basic analysis

Accepts other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of emergency preparedness, public health and/or populations with access and functional needs

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal

Experience speaking/presenting to large groups of people and the ability to facilitate group conversation

Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) is required

Proficiency in computer and internet navigation (program management tools, online documents, search engine, government websites, etc.)

Fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English (required) and Spanish/Portuguese preferred

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and equivalent work experience to meet the needs of the position

Community Health Worker certification preferred; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 18 months of hire date

Experience that may have been gained through employment in the healthcare or social services fields

Past employment or volunteer experience working in the community

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand, and bend. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

May need to work in a variety of uncontrolled venues/environments

Flexible schedule including night/weekend hours required to meet the needs of the program

Travel to any and all cities and towns in Rhode Island as assigned

Must be able to sit for long periods and work most of the day on the road

Provide own reliable transportation with proof of RI minimum requirements of auto insurance

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RIPIN 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.

How to Apply

Apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=88382&clientkey=2065EACCEE3EBD0E3C48BE8B2A07F5BA

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RIPIN, Full-time, $20 – $22/hour
Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience Navigating Systems Required
CHW Certification 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 Bilingual Community Health Worker (CHW) is a peer who has experience in navigating Rhode Island’s health system for themselves, a family member or through previous employment. This CHW will work in RIPIN’s Care Management Program, which supports low income older adults or disabled Rhode Islanders who may be at high risk for nursing facility admission, hospital or institutional care, or homelessness. The CHW will be a critical part of a comprehensive team providing peer support, care coordination, resources and referrals. CHWs will engage with consumers in the home and community settings providing person centered, culturally sensitive support, and building on the values, strengths and preferences of the member. The CHW will also serve as an effective role model and mentor.

Essential Functions:

• Outreach to consumers in a timely manner in accordance to program guidelines
• In collaboration with the care team and consumer, assist with the development of a Care Plan to include: actions to improve the consumers’ health status, medical home barriers to care, as well as any social needs identified by the consumer
• Utilizing motivational interviewing skills and culturally sensitive methods to help consumers achieve the goals of their Care Plan
• Collaborate with partners to connect consumers with supports and services that will help them live safe, healthy, and independent lives in the community
• Provide emotional support, serve as a role model, and guide consumers to practice positive, responsible healthy behaviors while remaining fully engaged with each consumer until goals are completed
• Assist consumers as they transition to independence/case closure by engaging with consumers and providing follow up support
• Maintain timely, accurate records, documentation, and reports as required
• Assist in data collection, surveys, assessment and reporting as required
• Actively participate and complete training and professional development activities
• Assist in statewide system analysis, planning and coordination with state agencies, state and local boards, community-based organizations, and community rehabilitation programs
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to consumers and to address barriers to care, health and wellness
• Effectively demonstrate sensitivity to the issues facing consumers served
• Possess intimate knowledge of health systems, terminology, supports, and services
• Demonstrated ability and skill to work collaboratively with co-workers, consumers, families, service providers, and health plans, etc.
• Ability to promote and advocate for person and family-centered, culturally sensitive care
• Ability to motivate high risk consumers and serve as a peer mentor
• Skilled and/or willingness to learn and initiate motivational interviewing techniques with consumers
• Knowledgeable of the Rhode Island health care environment and resources
• Demonstrated prior success in accessing community-based resources in Rhode Island
• Problem-solving skills to facilitate empowering experiences and positive outcomes with consumers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• A deep understanding of, commitment to, and ability to carry out the mission, vision, philosophy and values of RIPIN
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence
• Demonstrated written and verbal fluency in Spanish required

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED and a combination of education and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments
• Community Health Workers certification preferred; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 18 months of hire date
• Personal experience navigating state and community services and programs on behalf of self or a family member
• Previous experience supporting families or individuals with special care needs or disabilities or families or individuals accessing health programs and services
• Previous experience in working effectively with professionals supporting individuals/ parents/families of children with special needs
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations

RIPIN
Full-time, $20-22/hour
Bilingual Spanish Required
Experience with Families with Special Needs

Job Summary:

Community Health Worker (CHW) provides peer-to-peer support to families and children with special health care needs; completes family assessments; works with family to determine family goals and implement plan for achieving goals; links families to an array of supports and resources; provides input regarding services and programs in RI and works to mitigate system barriers to accessing services; encourages families to be an active voice in making changes to systems to better meet the needs of families and children with special health care needs.

Essential Functions:

• Provide Care Coordination of services and supports, while educating parents and primary caregivers in the navigation of systems of care for their CSHCN, by promoting person-centered care and medical home model.
• Outreach to referred families within agency guidelines of two business days of receiving referral.
• With each family, conduct a Family Assessment and develop an individualized Family Care Plan within 45 days of referral or sooner, depending on the needs of the child/family
• Identify family strengths, concerns and natural supports; utilize motivational interviewing skills and culturally sensitive methods to support members in achieving their goals.
• Support each family in finding geographically convenient supports and services; Collaborate with other service providers, helping families make necessary connections
• Assist families as they transition to independence /case closure; provide follow up support as needed
• Assist in statewide system analysis, planning and coordination with state agencies, state and local boards, community-based organizations, and community rehabilitation programs.
• Actively participate as effective team member in assigned agency meetings and team meetings. Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision/one-on-one meetings.
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide peer perspective as an individual or family member of an individual with a disability, chronic condition, and/or special health care need
• Advanced knowledge of special health care and education systems in RI and other human service systems supporting families of children with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs
• Problem-solving skills to facilitate empowering experiences and positive outcomes with families
• High level of interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills to interact on a professional level with our diverse stakeholders, including parents and professionals
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and understandable manner
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to effectively work independently and in collaboration with multiple staff and programs
• Proficiency in computer and internet navigation (online documents, search engine, government websites), as well as computer skills to maintain and update program related materials, reports and database
• Ability to effectively carryout the mission and philosophy of RIPIN and a willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively with multiple constituents
• Ability to present to small and large audiences that include consumers, stakeholders, and professionals on RIPIN programs’ operations, mission, and focus

Education and Experience:

Fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and Spanish required

High school diploma/GED required; Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Education, Health or related field strongly preferred

Experience supporting families and individuals with special health care and/or educational needs required

Demonstrated life experience as a consumer, parent or family member of a consumer with special health care and/or special education needs

Demonstrated knowledge of RIPIN’s programs, mission and vision

Experience working with and outreaching to diverse populations

Community Health Workers certification preferred; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 18 months of hire date

Tides Family Services
Pawtucket, RI
Full-time
Parenting Experience Required
Bilingual preferred

Description

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An “Agency Without Walls” our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools…wherever our youth are. 

Position Summary: As a Parent Peer Consultant, 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Requirements

• Personal experience as a parent with a strong understanding of the joys and challenges that come with raising children.
• High school diploma or equivalent 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Brown University Health
Full-time
Lived experience & previous incarceration preferred

Their listing is just their generic CHW listing – this position prefers lived experience and history of incarceration. For more questions reach out to Jencks, Jennifer W, LICSW jjencks1@brownhealth.org

Summary:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides navigational case management and home/community-based services to members of the community.

A Community Health Worker is �a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach community education informal counseling social support and advocacy.� (APHA CHW Section)

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Under general supervision the CHW is responsible for performing the following essential job functions:

Recruits patients by conducting outreach activities in the community.

Builds trust with patients and community members in order to provide support empowerment education and case management services.

Advises patients and others regarding health care and other community services available to them; assists patients in utilizing services; makes follow-up contacts when required.

Conducts periodic assessments of health behaviors such as patient�s physical activity dietary habits cigarette smoking habits; social factors such as housing and employment status; and social and economic resources.

Educates clients with chronic illness about evidence-based standards of care and self-management of their chronic illness.

Educates patients about the health care system appropriate sites of care and self-navigation all in an effort to help the patient build skills to become self-sufficient and manage their health independently.

Documents work with patients through appropriate record keeping that follows the clinic�s policies and procedures; assists with gathering data relevant to program evaluation as appropriate.

Operates effectively in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting which may include participating regularly in clinic program meetings and attending patient medical visits upon request.

Participates in team meetings and assists as needed in any activities related to the clinic or the Brown University Health Community Health Institute.

Serves as liaison between the professional staff and the community; including developing relationships with various stakeholders in the community.

May transport ambulatory patients between their homes and clinics hospitals or other social agencies and meet with patients at home in the hospital or in community settings.

Attends ongoing training for community health workers.

Practices clear effective consistent communication with clients and colleagues.

Demonstrate privacy and confidentiality meeting all related training and practice requirements of the Brown University Health system.

Works nights and weekends as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of verifiable experience providing information education intervention and/or referral services to culturally diverse populations. Recent experience (last 5 years) working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting preferred.

Community Health Worker certification in Rhode Island preferred.

Experience with motivational interviewing advising/counseling clients and/or participating in health promotion and health education activities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organization thorough record-keeping follow through and ability to juggle multiple priorities in fast-paced environment with multiple collaborators.

Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.

Prior experience using an electronic health record preferred.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Brown University Health 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. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Hasbro

RI Public Health Association
Part-time, $25/hr
Bachelor’s degree & experience

Job Overview:

As a community outreach consultant, you will support the Rhode Island Public Association program coordinator with grant-related community outreach efforts. This is mainly a remote position, but it will involve travel to community events.

The community outreach consultant plays a vital role in promoting public health by collaborating on the planning and execution of community outreach and engagement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

The position entails acting as a liaison with our partnering community organizations, actively engaging with them by participating in meetings and events, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and raising awareness about public health issues.

Other Duties

In addition, this position will assist RIPHA’s Project Coordinator with assigned tasks, such as:

• Designing and disseminating health promotion materials.
• Collaborating on the planning and execution of community outreach and engagement initiatives
• Attending monthly and quarterly community meetings and identifying new ways to collaborate.
• Coordinating and developing strategies for volunteer engagement during RIPHA’s conference in April 2025.
• Developing strategies to disseminate health promotion materials among community partners and high-risk communities.
• Facilitating community engagement for community assessments, including focus groups and community discussions about specific health topics.
• Partner with and support the program coordinator by completing delegated tasks.
• Overseeing the engagement and coordination of the RIPHA ambassador program and Health Equity content evaluators.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Performance Skills:

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Familiarity with an Association Management System would be a plus.

· Proficient computer skills.

· Proficiency in Canva graphics

· Strong customer service skills and focus

· Superb attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

· Solid critical thinking, problem-solving and prioritization skills

· Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience and/or interest in public health a plus

· Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks at once and prioritize as needed.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree level in Public Health or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community engagement.

Certification and Licenses Preferably certified Community Health Worker.

Supervisory Responsibility Might be necessary to oversee volunteers.

Travel Requirements

Duties are primarily remote. Occasional travel to member agencies, community events, or in-state conference locations to provide support services.

Cognitive Requirements

The following cognitive requirements are necessary on a daily basis: Critical Thinking, Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The employee must have the ability to effectively prioritize work and to move simultaneous tasks forward, to comprehend written and/or computer-generated materials and analyze information.

Language Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend and write correspondence; ability to communicate with vendors, RIPHA members, RIDOH staff and community members; ability to exchange information and ability to effectively present information. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Physical Demand/Work Environment

The physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position requires finger dexterity, good vision, hearing, oral communication, critical thinking, and the ability to spend prolonged time at a desk or computer. While performing essential functions, the employee uses hands, arms, legs, and feet to sit, stand, walk, climb or balance including reaching above shoulder height or below the waist and lifting or pushing objects or business equipment/devices weighing between 0-20 lbs.

Salary Description

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