Care Coordinator, Residential (Greenville House) Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
Smithfield
Providence, RI 02828
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: 4014927583
Email: fuentesge@familyserviceri.org
Job Description FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!
Position Summary: Responsible for providing case coordination to clients, families and collaterals. Advocates for client and family in navigating human service and similar department, agencies, and services. Collaborates on cases with a multitude of providers such as DCYF, schools, medical providers, and other service provider’s to ensure appropriate delivery of services to clients and families. Monitor residential program with maintain Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience required.
Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as scheduled.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
Capabilities to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include use of passive physical restraint.
Excellent communication skills.
Requires current driver’s license, reliable transportation with a minimum of 3 seats in addition to the driver’s seat and proof of automobile insurance.
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 residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Ability to communicate by voice, use sight and hearing.
Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more.
Ability to pick up 10 lbs or more.
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.
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.
Requirements To provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. To assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.
FSRI is looking for people who are empathetic, good listeners, enjoy working with youth, and see hope for the future for everyone no matter what barriers or struggles a person has faced.
We work 24/7 and need applicants who are willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as scheduled.
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