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Early Childhood Clinician
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Early Childhood Clinician
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Early Childhood Clinician
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Mental Health and Disabilities Supervisor, the Early Childhood Clinician is part of the Support Team (Mental Health and Disabilities) in this important role that is responsible for responding to and managing the mental health needs of clients in our early childhood programs. The Support Team also helps to advocate for and secure services required for children with suspected or identified disabilities. Essential Functions: 1. Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of children participating in the Preschool/Head Start/Early Head Start program. 2. Through classroom observation, assess preschool children who have been referred for mental health support. 3. Support classroom teaching staff with implementing strategies to more effectively serve the children referred for mental health services. 4. Provide therapeutic services to children participating in the Kids Connect program. Complete intake and enrollment for children participating in the Kids Connect program. 5. Coordinate and collaborate with providers in other service systems including; DCYF, legal, judicial, medical, educational, human services, etc. 6. Provide a minimum of one hour per week of clinical supervision to assigned teaching team members in Kids Connect classrooms. 7. In collaboration with center Child Development Supervisor and classroom teacher, complete annual performance evaluations on assigned teaching team members. 8. Maintain accurate client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames; this includes timely insurance authorizations as necessary, maintenance of current information regarding insurance eligibility, Kids Connect intake documentation and Therapeutic Integration Plans. 9. Maintain assigned productivity standards. 10. Constructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in weekly team meetings and the peer review process. 11. Identify training needs and actively participate in training program. Maintain Clinical Licensure. Assume additional responsibility for professional development by reviewing appropriate literature and attending relevant conferences and workshops (including Children’s Friend’s universal training program). 12. Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own. Competencies: • Communication • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Collaboration/Teamwork • Diversity & Inclusion • Creativity & Innovation • Quality of Work • Relationship with Others • Professionalism & Conduct Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Family Advocate
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Family Advocate
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Family Advocate
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Summary: Provides a range of culturally competent home-based services for all families participating in the Head Start programs including: parenting education; developmental milestones; health and nutrition education; home management skills; crisis intervention; vocational development; and, social services linkage, all in partnership with the client. Utilizing a keen sense of patience and creativity, provides home based parent child activities to promote positive, nurturing interaction between parents and their children. Essential Functions: 1. Provide culturally competent home based case management, crisis intervention, vocational development, information, and referral services to families. 2. Provide home based parent child activities to promote positive, nurturing interaction between parents and their children. 3. Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own. 4. Ensure program services are in compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards. 5. Responsible for integration of services for families in the classroom, home, center, and community. 6. Promote parent involvement in both home and center based activities. This includes encouraging meaningful parent volunteer opportunities. 7. Seek family strengths and competencies, identifying ways to develop those strengths in building the Family Partnership Agreement. 8. Conduct face-to-face client, collateral and provider conversations to make appropriate referrals and linkages to other community resources as needed. 9. Maintain client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames. 10. Participate in the enrollment of all children and families. 11. Meet established productivity standards for the program. 12. Participates in case conferences and collaborates with other service providers working with families. 13. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic or agency-wide issues and needs. 14. Constructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in supervision, team meetings and agency meetings. 15. Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences (including Children’s Friend’s core training program). 16. Develop and maintain ongoing outreach strategies to inform families and the community of services and activities at the center. 17. Positively publicize agency programs and, when the opportunity arises, educate others about the agency and its services. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Jr. Business Systems Analyst
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Information Technology
Providence, RI
Job Details for Jr. Business Systems Analyst
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Information Technology
Position Title
Jr. Business Systems Analyst
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Information Services Manager, the Jr. Business Systems Analyst is responsible for analyzing and disseminating information to leadership and staff as they improve the lives of our valued clients. Essential Functions: 1. Work under the direction of the Manager of Business Data Analysis to understand the impact of new programs that the agency will be implementing, and then help document the potential impact to the agencies systems (Primarily Apricot360) 2. Support the analysis of current issues that have been reported to understand impact, root cause, and resolution. 3. Produce accurate and timely service reports for the monthly board meetings. 4. Recommend systems and process controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures. 5. Work with your manager and other partners to perform analysis and come to resolution on problem tickets that are submitted about misaligned data 6. Assist in requests for ad hoc reporting of information contained in agency databases. 7. Assist with coordination and training of proficient users of the agency’s electronic medical record. 8. Protect the security and confidentiality of the agency’s computer systems and the information they contain, both internally and externally. 9. Write and Run SQL queries to ascertain data, and create reports 10. Provide consultation, training, and support to users as needed. 11. Research and analyze all aspects of existing business practices and procedures 12. Maintain system protocols by writing/reviewing/updating procedures. 13. Keep abreast of new developments in the technology field and recommend new technology (hardware/software) as needed. 14. Maintain a high level of confidentiality. Competencies: • Communication • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Collaboration/Teamwork • Diversity & Inclusion • Creativity & Innovation • Quality of Work • Relationship with Others • Professionalism & Conduct Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Helpdesk Associate
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Information Technology
Providence, RI
Job Details for Helpdesk Associate
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Information Technology
Position Title
Helpdesk Associate
Wages
hourly wage
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Information Services Manager, the Helpdesk Associate will possess excellent customer service skills, a knack for problem solving, the ability to remain calm and positive while solving issues and a strong technical aptitude. Essential Functions: 1. Identify, diagnose, and resolve problems involving Agency software, hardware, network, internet and new computer technology; communicate solutions to end-users. 2. Provide end-user phone support and problem resolution for agency approved computer hardware and software issues. 3. Provide on-site support across multiple Agency locations. 4. Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to requests received through the Spiceworks ticketing system and resolve problems to the end user's satisfaction. 5. Provide staff training and support for agency hardware and software as needed. 6. Deliver, tag, set up, and assist in the configuration of end-user hardware, software and peripherals. 7. Perform minor desktop hardware repair for PC computer equipment and peripherals. 8. Assist with onboarding and training of new users within the Agency. 9. Assist clients with registration in the Agency’s biometric access system. 10. Work collaboratively with Program and Administrative Staff on client information, programmatic reporting, case record management, and evaluation projects to ensure accurate client information is available. 11. Document internal procedures and post on shared drive for technical reference. 12. Pursue ongoing technical professional development through professional reading and attending relevant training and conferences. 13. Constructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services. This includes active participation in supervision, team meetings and agency meetings. 14. Protect the security of the agency’s computer systems and adhere to HIPAA regulations. 15. Some after hours and weekend work as needed to meet business needs. Competencies: • Communication • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Collaboration/Teamwork • Diversity & Inclusion • Creativity & Innovation • Quality of Work • Relationship with Others • Professionalism & Conduct Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Family Preservation Clinician
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Family Preservation Clinician
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Family Preservation Clinician
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Family Preservation, the Family Preservation Clinician will use strong clinical and empathetic skills to deliver community based supportive counseling and be a vital part of the child and family’s clinical team. Plays a key role in providing birth and foster families with a range of supportive services including service linkage; individualized education and training; support related to separation, grief and loss; contact with birth families; and information related to concurrent planning. Essential Functions: 1. Provide culturally competent services to families including clinical assessment and intervention, case management, crisis intervention, information and referral to families referred to the family preservation programs, 2. Complete an accurate clinical assessments for each family, 3. Facilitate the development and implementation of a Treatment Plan, 4. Keep thorough, up-to-date case records, including treatment plans, progress notes, copies of release of information forms, correspondence, evaluation instruments and all other paperwork as required, 5. Assume intake responsibilities on an as needed basis. Such responsibilities include: responding to initial inquiries for service, screening, triage and crisis intervention, information and referral, completing initial paperwork, 6. Provide advocacy and guided referrals to other service systems including; DCYF, legal, judicial, medical, educational, human services, etc. 7. Provide after hour’s beeper coverage on a rotating basis, for additional compensation. 8. Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own ensuring that all individuals are treated respectfully, 9. Maintain established productivity expectations. Competencies: • Communication • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Collaboration/Teamwork • Diversity & Inclusion • Creativity & Innovation • Quality of Work • Relationship with Others • Professionalism & Conduct Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Risk Manager
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Providence, RI
Job Details for Risk Manager
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Position Title
Risk Manager
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Chief of Finance, the Risk Manager will coordinate the risk management controls and contingency plans that are essential to the agency’s day-to-day operations. They will be proactive in identifying and taking action to combat potential internal and external risk, and collaborate with programs and departments on implementing risk mitigation plans. Essential Functions: 1. Conduct workplace assessments to define and analyze possible risks. 2. Routinely and proactively scan internal & external environments for risks and threats and take action to mitigate potential risks and alert agency leadership of such risks & threats. 3. Audit processes and procedures identified in the agency’s Safety, Crisis, & Emergency Response Plan and evaluate for improvements. 4. Receive, investigate, act on, and compile incident reports. 5. Create and maintain contingency plans to manage crises including training & communication with Facility Department and Site Coordinators. 6. In collaboration with agency leadership and Information System Department, continually monitor and modify as needed the agency’s formal business continuity plan. 7. Collaborate with agency departments and programs to help implement risk solutions and plans. 8. Evaluate employees’ risk awareness and ensure training opportunities are provided; especially members of the Crisis Response Team. 9. Evaluate the severity of each risk by considering its consequences and design processes to eliminate or alleviate potential risks. 10. Secure and maintain adequate property and liability insurance policies to protect agency assets against risks and exposure. 11. Chair the Safety Committee: hold monthly meetings of the committee and raise identified concerns in an appropriate and timely manner that they may be addressed to mitigate risk. 12. Coordinate and collaborate with the Talent Department and the agency’s workers compensation provider to address worker compensation claims. Competencies: • Communication • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Collaboration/Teamwork • Diversity & Inclusion • Creativity & Innovation • Quality of Work • Relationship with Others • Professionalism & Conduct • Management • Leadership Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Early Interventionist (Levels I & II)
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Early Interventionist (Levels I & II)
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Early Interventionist (Levels I & II)
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Programs, the Early Interventionist will work in partnership with families to support growth and development of their child, birth until age three, who have a developmental delay or a diagnosed medical condition known to cause developmental delay. Provide supports and services that are integrated into daily routines and activities within natural environments where children and families live, learn and play. Build and maintain parent-professional partnerships with families. Work effectively with a variety of early intervention team members and community partners in providing developmentally appropriate supports and services. Essential Functions: 11. Help families promote the healthy growth and development of their child through teaching, modeling, and encouraging developmentally appropriate activities to ensure the goals of infants and toddlers as stated in a family’s IFSP. 12. Plan, schedule, and provide family-centered services for assigned caseload. Maintain confidential client files and complete all documentation in a professional manner and within established program time frames. 13. Facilitate and participate in program procedures including intakes, evaluations, program services, and the development and review of Individualized Family Service Plans. 14. Coordinate service delivery including those with outside consultants and practitioners as well as agency collaboration and communication to facilitate coordinated services for early intervention children and families. 15. Coordinates transition plans for children and their families leaving Early Intervention. 16. Constructively use formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in supervision and team meetings. 17. Interact effectively and respectfully with staff and families, particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own. 18. Meets established productivity standards for direct service. 19. Implement Early Intervention services that conform to all federal, state and agency standards. 20. Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences (including Children’s Friend’s core training program) as well as participating in a minimum of 12 hours per year of training with a focus on working with young children with disabilities and their families. Competencies: • Communication • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Collaboration/Teamwork • Diversity & Inclusion • Creativity & Innovation • Quality of Work • Relationship with Others • Professionalism & Conduct Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Program Coordinator - Head Start
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Program Coordinator - Head Start
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Program Coordinator - Head Start
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Nutritional Services, the Project Coordinator is tasked with coordinating operations of the Head Start Health team. The Project Coordinator is responsible for facilitating client access to community health resources, outreach, maintaining and improving data collection and analysis, and supporting development of excellent Health and Head Start programming. Essential Functions: 1. Assist the programmatic leadership in the departmental tasks that ensure the timely and effective provision of services to clients, which may include, but is not limited to, maintaining databases and calendars, monitoring outreach to clients for recruitment and retention, data analysis, ordering supplies, and other programmatic support. 2. Support the nursing, family development and teaching teams in ensuring families have full access to community services, eliminate any barriers to full participation in programs, and support meaningful parental involvement. 3. In partnership with programmatic leaders and/or the nursing team, provide mandatory and appropriate screenings to children within required timeframes, including height/weights, vision, hearing, etc. Serve as the primary liaison with families and physicians in obtaining needed documentation and/or supporting referral follow-up. 4. Identify and maintain community health resources and eligibility requirements for accessing those resources. Develop community relationships to ensure access and utilization of programs. 5. Develop and maintain a complete understanding of the operating systems and internal and external databases – with a specific focus on TIER & RIWEBS-- with a focus on maximizing the capacities, efficiencies and integration of systems. Enter all assigned client related data into appropriate external and agency databases. Ensure all necessary documentation is timely and accurate. Maintain appropriate hard copy files, as needed. 6. Proactively ensures data integrity by identifying issues in data collection, data entry and report generation and providing strategic and tactical support to provide creative solutions. Assist the staff with their data and information needs by managing and disseminating data, designing queries and reports. 7. Utilize a teamwork approach by working collaboratively with internal teams – direct service staff, Information Services, and administrative staff – as well as external funders on client information, programmatic reporting, case record management and evaluation projects to ensure client data is accurate and available. 8. Update, maintain and monitor the creation and distribution of program materials. Competencies: • Communication • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Collaboration/Teamwork • Diversity & Inclusion • Creativity & Innovation • Quality of Work • Relationship with Others • Professionalism & Conduct Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Family Preservation Worker – Project Connect
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Family Preservation Worker – Project Connect
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Family Preservation Worker – Project Connect
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Family Preservation Supervisor – Project Connect, the Family Preservation Worker – Project Connect will work with substance affected families in the child welfare system with the ultimate goal of reunification. Provide assessment of family members’ substance abuse problems, and provide linkage of substance abusing family members to formal substance abuse treatment programs. Work with family on implementing an active recovery plan while parenting by creating a strong infrastructure of support. Responsible for working with the Family Preservation team on recommendations. Utilize the comprehensive agency database, Family Preservation Workers maintain client records and complete all necessary documentation. Essential Functions: 1. Receive referred cases from Program Manager verify insurance eligibility, procure additional information such as social history and relevant case information needed. 2. Review case material and consult with DCYF, conduct a thorough assessment of each referred family upon intake, complete all appropriate intake forms and evaluation instruments per program standards. 3. Develop a Family Service plan in collaboration with family members, DCYF worker and other relevant service providers as well as Project Connect team members. Provide copies of the signed plan to the family and DCYF. 4. Implement the plan through the provision of home-based services, including individual and family counseling, parent training, and linkage with schools and community agencies in collaboration with Project Connect team. 5. Provide assessment of family members’ substance abuse problems, and provide linkage of substance abusing family members to formal substance abuse treatment programs. Work with family on implementing an active recovery plan. 6. Maintain contact and communication with DCYF workers, substance abuse and mental health treatment providers as well as other community based supports. Coordinate 90-day/or as needed case conferences to include parents, DCYF workers and other relevant persons. 7. Prepare progress reports for client’s court dates, make court appearances, and provide court advocacy. 8. Prepare a termination summary on all cases, which are terminated from services. Provide copies of this summary to DCYF and other relevant providers. 9. Maintain client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames. 10. Coordinate orientation and training of new hires to the Project Connect program. This will include training on documentation expectations, shadowing during home visitation and a review of the Project Connect policies. 11. Participate in a leadership capacity in weekly and monthly staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings/committees as assigned. 12. Constructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in supervision, team meetings and agency meetings. 13. Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences (including Children’s Friend’s core training program). 14. Demonstrate professionalism, competence and expertise when representing the agency in the community. 15. Maintain state licensure at the highest possible level given degree and experience. 16. Provide groups, workshops and trainings as assigned by the Project Connect Manager. Competencies: • Communication • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Collaboration/Teamwork • Diversity & Inclusion • Creativity & Innovation • Quality of Work • Relationship with Others • Professionalism & Conduct Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Custodian
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Maintenance/Custodial
Providence, RI
Job Details for Custodian
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Maintenance/Custodial
Position Title
Custodian
Wages
hourly wage
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Summary: Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Facilities Services, the Custodian will ensure the safety and maintenance of all Children’s Friend buildings and occupants. You will provide coordination of maintenance and repairs, or arrange repairs, for building structures, heating and air conditioning systems, electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler systems, and other operating systems as needed. Essential Functions: 1. Work with the Supervisor of Facility Services to ensure safety and maintenance of all buildings and occupants. 2. Ensure coordination to maintain, repair or arrange repairs for building structure, heating and air conditioning, electrical system, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler systems, etc and other operating systems as appropriate. 3. Maintain facilities, both internally and externally, including but not limited to bathrooms, cleaning general areas, floors, etc. 4. Maintain agency truck, if appropriate, and keep cleaning supplies stocked and maintained. 5. Respond to Inclement Weather according to Agency and Departmental protocol. 6. Respond to work orders such as; changing light bulbs, replacing light switches, moving furniture, landscaping, power washing, grounds maintenance, and assisting Maintenance Technician. 7. Make constructive use of individual supervision. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfs.org
Early Head Start/Head Start Nurse
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Early Head Start/Head Start Nurse
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Early Head Start/Head Start Nurse
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Full time nurses who are hired are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus and $1,000 Anniversary bonus. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Summary: Under the direction of the Health & Nursing Manager, the Head Start/Early Head Start Nurse will provide home-based health assessments of pregnant women, young children and families as needed, and share information with appropriate program staff. Delivers classroom-based health assessments of Head Start children and collaborate with appropriate providers/families. The Head Start/Early Head Start Nurse will enjoy working with vulnerable children and their families, have an alignment with the agency’s mission. Utilizing their exceptional organization, computer, and time management skills, they will thrive in fast paced environment that is relationship-focused delivering family-centered care. Essential Functions: 1. Provide home-based health assessments of pregnant women, young children and families as needed, and share information with appropriate program staff. Provide classroom based health assessments of Head Start children and collaborate with appropriate providers/families. 2. Provide consultation to program staff regarding child and parent health needs. 3. Track health information on program participants, and prepare required reports. 4. Maintain client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames. · 5. Develop and implement wellness education programs, including smoking cessation and other topics of interest to program participants and the community. 6. Identify local health resources and eligibility requirements for accessing those resources. 7. Assist in creating opportunities for meaningful parent involvement. 8. Meets established productivity standards for the position. Competencies: • Communication • Creativity & Innovation • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Quality of Work • Collaboration/Teamwork • Relationship with Others • Diversity & Inclusion • Professionalism & Conduct Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Director of Programs – Family Preservation
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Director of Programs – Family Preservation
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Director of Programs – Family Preservation
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Vice President of Programs, the Director of Programs will serve as a key member of the Program Leadership Team, providing direct program oversight of identified programs. The Director of Programs will have strong management, supervisory and leadership skills and, in partnership with the VP of programs, will provide overall managerial and programmatic support to the assigned program(s). Essential Functions: 1. Oversee areas related to home-based programming throughout the agency. Program operations including the establishment and implementation of program goals, relationships with funding sources and other state, federal and community–based organizations, and ensuring that services are being delivered in accordance with best practice and ethical standards. 2. Provide individual supervision to assigned managers and supervisors for a minimum of once per week and on as-needed basis. Ensure proper recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of program staff. Work effectively with the human resource department to ensure appropriate staff management. 3. Demonstrate effective leadership of Children’s Friend through a commitment to excellence, modeling for others, and building a culture of success. Promote integration and collaboration throughout the agency emphasizing strengths. 4. Serve as liaison to between the agency and other organizations; address relevant system issues including representing the agency on local, state and federal committees as appropriate. Lead and maintain an effective committee focused on the advocacy and policy needs of children and families involved in the child welfare system. 5. Ensure that program operations follow applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. Ensure maintenance of records and submission of timely reports as required by the agency and funding sources. 6. Plan and monitor program evaluation, quality assurance and trainings. Work collaboratively with external evaluation systems and the training, evaluation, and quality team. Provide leadership in a comprehensive understanding of program evaluation and best practice. 7. Provide leadership in budget planning process and manage effective and efficient budgets which integrate with other program areas. Ensure comprehensive understanding of funding streams, authorizations, bad debt, and factors impacting the monthly and annual budget. Work collaboratively and proactively with the finance department. 8. Provide leadership in ensuring that all individuals are treated respectfully and that diversity in backgrounds and life experience is supported and valued throughout the agency. 9. Constructively utilize individual and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in supervision, team meetings and agency meetings. 10. Play a leadership role in publicizing the agency’s programs, identifying potential donations/grants/funding sources, and educating others about the agency and its services. Competencies: • Communication • Job Knowledge/Skill Level • Collaboration/Teamwork • Diversity & Inclusion • Creativity & Innovation • Quality of Work • Relationship with Others • Professionalism & Conduct • Management • Leadership Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Early Childhood Peer Support Specialist/Mentor
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Providence, RI
Job Details for Early Childhood Peer Support Specialist/Mentor
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Position Title
Early Childhood Peer Support Specialist/Mentor
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Summary: Under the direction of the Early Childhood Mentoring and Coaching Manager, the Early Childhood Peer Support Specialist/Mentor will be a part of the Trauma-Informed Care Continuum Program. This program is designed to integrate trauma-informed approaches throughout our Head Start and Early Head Start-CCP classrooms and our home-based EHS program. Essential Functions: 1. Complete initial classroom observations when teacher practice, or child behavior concerns are identified. 2. Assist teachers in identifying specific goals/outcomes for their teaching practice and for specific children. Document action steps and timelines for teacher implementation of these steps. List all strategies recommended for improved teacher practice in teacher reflective supervision form and document strategies recommended for specific children in their TIER child profile. 3. Will provide ongoing support and develop strategies with the staff on how to best to deliver trauma-informed teaching practices 4. Assist teachers in understanding the importance of intentional teaching; collecting strong and meaningful child assessment data; and in using the agency’s early childhood curriculum and assessment tool to fidelity. 5. Assist teachers to understand how to develop meaningful lesson plans that individualizes teaching for all children; how to use their child assessment data to inform their curriculum development and how to use positive classroom management and trauma-informed practices/techniques to help children develop important problem solving skills in the classroom. 6. Support teachers to structure consistent environments, routines, transitions and interactions with children that contribute to positive social-emotional outcomes for children. Assist teachers in creating a safe, predictable and nurturing learning environment for all children. 7. Provide teachers with agency-approved positive behavior supports such as: visual cue cards; social stories; picture schedules; first-then posters; behavior incentive charts etc., training the teaching staff in the appropriate use of these strategies and in supporting the “pyramid model” and “IY Principles” of social emotional competencies for young children 8. Work interactively with teachers to develop and implement specific teaching strategies with “fidelity” to assist with teaching, classroom management and organization. Document teachers’ progress in implementing these strategies and inform supervisors of strategies recommended for follow through. 9. Assist teachers with incorporating IEP/TIP/EI goals and objectives into daily planning for identified children and for using My TS data to plan for all children in the classroom. 10. Focus on specific tasks, skills or techniques which can be mastered and measured and document progress made by each teacher as needed. 11. Will meet with the Teacher, TAs, and Child Development Supervisor to discuss ways to collaborate and maximize the provision of trauma-informed learning experiences. 12. Will support the Child Development Team in providing trauma-informed practices during classroom and/or center-wide parent and family engagement events. 13. Will meet with the Child Development Supervisor and Child Development Manager who oversee their site, and other key leadership as appropriate, to understand the strengths and needs of the overall center in providing trauma-informed practices. 14. Attend team meetings as requested by supervisor. 15. Will provide training on trauma-informed practices to the Child Development Team or develop learning materials for specific Child Development staff or classrooms. 16. Will support the Family Development team in providing trauma-informed educational parent-child activities during home visits and socialization groups. 17. Will support Child Development or other staff during home visits and participate in helping to create a Program-Wide Trauma-Informed Environment. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Nutritionist
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Nutritionist
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Nutritionist
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Essential Functions: 1. Provides culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend’s programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program. 2. Demonstrate effective leadership of Children’s Friend through a commitment to excellence, modeling for others, and building a culture of success. Identify specific opportunities for integration and collaboration throughout the agency and provide leadership to the process. 3. Collaborate across Head Start domains, WIC (internal and external sites), Children’s Friend and community based programs to ensure all clients receive appropriate services through the coordination of care and individualized referrals. 4. Creates, maintains and monitors proper documentation of student allergies and dietary restrictions, including the development of Individual Nutrition Plans. 5. Leads and actively participates in nutrition-related activities such as Active play class, cooking demonstrations, classroom activities and Farmer’s Market activities. 6. Ensures all WIC procedures and documentation standards are met (e.g. certification of all eligible WIC participants according to WIC policies and procedures, eligibility screening, special formula issuance, general food packaging maintenance, anthroprometric measurements, etc.). 7. Ensures agency-wide compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus. 8. Documents services in client charts according to agency and program standards. 9. Serves as a nutritional resource for the agency and the community through consultation and training, including compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus. 10. Assists in the maintenance of the overall office cleanliness, answering and attending to phone calls, and other general client/office needs. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Bilingual Receptionist
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Providence, RI
Job Details for Bilingual Receptionist
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Position Title
Bilingual Receptionist
Wages
hourly wage
Requirements
No previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Essential Functions: 1. Answer phones and channel incoming calls to proper staff. 2. Keep record of phone calls and appointments. 3. Greet clients and visitors who enter the building and direct them to the appropriate staff member, meeting, etc. Although assigned to a home base location, the receptionist team often ‘fill-in’ and complete tasks at other locations on any given work day. 4. Cancel client appointments if/when appropriate. 5. Maintain accurate sign-in sheets, schedules and all other forms required at the reception desk. 6. Follow opening and closing protocols. 7. Sort and distribute incoming mail and as well as stamp outgoing mail if appropriate and prepare for mail carrier. 8. Assist in bi-lingual translation (orally and written) of forms, flyers, letters and agency documents as needed. 9. Type accurate memos, forms, brochures and correspondence as needed. 10. Provide administrative support needs for the building as assigned. 11. Operate all office equipment, (i.e. computer, typewriter, FAX machine, calculator, copy machine shredder, etc.) and routine office procedures; i.e. photocopying, shredding, faxing, etc. 12. Provide cross-coverage support as needed as well as covering late shifts and /or other hours worked by administrative support staff. 13. Keep monthly calendar of scheduled activities. 14. Assist in inventorying, tracking and distributing supplies to staff. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
First Connections Nurse
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for First Connections Nurse
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
First Connections Nurse
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Full time nurses who are hired are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus and $1,000 Anniversary bonus. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Essential Functions: 1. Provide home-based services, which includes assessing maternal, child, and family needs, facilitating linkages between families and services and coordination of care with internal team members as well as external providers, including but not limited to pediatricians, medical homes, mental health providers, and the Department of Children, Youth and Families. 2. Provide clinical nursing expertise to individual cases, case conferences, and programmatic colleagues in the team and other programs within the agency. 3. Participate in community networking activities, task forces, and other community based opportunities based on program and or agency needs. 4. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of –and ensure effective referrals to – community resources, including WIC, Long term home visiting, affordable housing and other entitlement and community programs. 5. Ensure that all families of babies with significant metabolic or hemoglobinopathy test results receive necessary follow-up care. 6. Develop relationships with Community providers to support the referral of clients as well as facilitate the acceptance and completion of home visits. 7. Maintain client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames. 8. Adhere to productivity requirements as established for the First Connection Program. 9. Constructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in supervision, team meetings and agency meetings. 10. Participates fully in Children’s Friend’s Universal Training Curriculum, which provides intentional, practical and reflective training to ensure the agency maximizes the capacity and expertise of each staff member, both individually and as part of the overall Children’s Friend team. 11. Maintain electronic and hard copy client records, completing all necessary documentation within established program time frames Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Teacher Assistant
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Providence, RI
Job Details for Teacher Assistant
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Position Title
Teacher Assistant
Wages
hourly wage
Requirements
No previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Essential Functions: 1. Work with the teacher to develop and implement a curriculum based on best practice standards. 2. Responsible for implementation of DCYF childcare, Head Start regulations, and Pre-K regulations. 3. Make daily observations of health of children, report any condition needing attention. 4. Maintain progress notes and collecting other necessary data on the participation and progress of emotional, physical, social and cognitive development of assigned children. 5. Communicate on a regular basis with staff regarding the individual needs of each child. 6. Works together with Support Team and Mentor-Coaching team to implement strategies that support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of individual children. 7. Participate in four parent teacher conferences a year, preferably two in the home and two at school. 8. Actively participate in agency and program meetings and committees. 9. Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision. 10. Complete 30 hours of relevant training in child-related topics during the first year of employment, and 20 hours of professional development training per year thereafter. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Family Preservation Nurse
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Family Preservation Nurse
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Family Preservation Nurse
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Full time nurses who are hired are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus and $1,000 Anniversary bonus. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Essential Functions: 1. Provide developmental and health assessments on children age 0-5. This includes the parent-infant relationship and quality parental care. 2. Complete all necessary documentation in the client’s electronic record in accordance with agency and program time frames. 3. Provide age-appropriate child development education to caretakers, including child care within the home and in a group format. 4. Make referrals as needed to connect families with the necessary services. 5. Monitor ongoing health needs of the child and maternal care if mother is pregnant, attending medical appointments as needed. 6. Work within a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate to provide families with quality services. 7. Collaborate with external parties who are involved with the families. 8. Provide health and child development-related workshops and trainings as assigned. 9. Provide support and educational groups for parents as assigned. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Nurse Family Partnership - Nurse
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Nurse Family Partnership - Nurse
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Nurse Family Partnership - Nurse
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Full time nurses who are hired are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus and $1,000 Anniversary bonus. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Essential Functions: 1. Provide home based nursing services using the NFP model. 2. Conduct required infant and parent assessment screenings with all families participating in the NFP program. 3. Develop a nursing service plan for each family. Specify problems and goals related to the care, health and development of the infants and children as well as appropriate goals for mothers in the program. 4. Meet productivity standards to ensure that that Nurse-Family Partnership and agency requirements are met. 5. Maintain client records and complete all documentation according to NFP and Children’s Friend requirements. 6. Participate in case conferences, team meetings to ensure families receive appropriate and effective services. 7. Assist enrolled mothers with education, job training, and career goals. 8. Coordinate with local and state community resources regarding medical home, immunizations, and lead screenings. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Bilingual Family Advocate
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Bilingual Family Advocate
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Position Title
Bilingual Family Advocate
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime, Evening
Position Description
Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Essential Functions: 1. Provide culturally competent home based case management, crisis intervention, vocational development, information, and referral services to families. 2. Provide home based parent child activities to promote positive, nurturing interaction between parents and their children. 3. Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own. 4. Ensure program services are in compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards. 5. Responsible for integration of services for families in the classroom, home, center, and community. 6. Promote parent involvement in both home and center based activities. This includes encouraging meaningful parent volunteer opportunities. 7. Seek family strengths and competencies, identifying ways to develop those strengths in building the Family Partnership Agreement. 8. Conduct face-to-face client, collateral and provider conversations to make appropriate referrals and linkages to other community resources as needed. 9. Maintain client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames. 10. Participate in the enrollment of all children and families. 11. Meet established productivity standards for the program. 12. Participates in case conferences and collaborates with other service providers working with families. 13. Constructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in supervision, team meetings and agency meetings. 14. Develop and maintain ongoing outreach strategies to inform families and the community of services and activities at the center. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Lead Teacher
Children's Friend
Posted: 10/06/21
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Providence, RI
Job Details for Lead Teacher
About Job
Company
Children's Friend
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Position Industry
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Position Title
Lead Teacher
Wages
salary
Requirements
Previous work experience required, Resume required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Full time teachers who are hired are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus and $1,000 Anniversary bonus. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and a work culture that was recently voted "Best Places to Work" and "Healthiest Employers" in the state! Essential Functions: 1. Work with the child development supervisor to implement a curriculum based on best practice standards. 2. Ensure that the classroom meets DCYF standards and Head Start education performance standards as well as other standards as appropriate. This includes performing tasks necessary to maintain a high quality educational and childcare facility. 3. Maintain progress notes and electronic data as appropriate on the emotional, physical, social and intellectual development of assigned children. 4. Responsible for integration of services for families in the classroom, home, center and community. Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with all staff and consultants providing services regarding the individual needs of each child. 5. Hold a minimum of three center-based family/staff conferences per academic year. Actively participate in the preparation of this conference through regular care coordination with family development staff as well as health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities staff. 6. Provide home-based services to families as required to meet the needs of the individual families and program guidelines; with a minimum of four home visits occurring each month for a minimum of two home visits to each family occurring throughout the academic year. These visits should occur with the family worker whenever possible. 7. Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision on a weekly basis. 8. Provide training and supervision to the teacher assistant in the classroom. Demonstrate reflective supervision practices and build an environment of guidance and support where teaching assistants are comfortable discussing challenges and areas of growth. 9. Mentor on site to ensure the implementation of all best practice standards and Head Start performance standards and to apply sound early childhood theory and practice. Model best practice in curriculum and classroom design. 10. Complete 30 hours of relevant training and on-going professional development in child-development and education related topics, including but not limited to completion of RIELDS 2. Develop a plan for completion of no less than 24 semester hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education in each of the following areas: child growth and development, curriculum and methods, reading readiness, health and nutrition, family and community relationships, and service to special needs children. 11. Provide leadership in ensuring that all individuals are treated respectfully and that diversity in backgrounds and life experiences is supported and valued throughout the agency. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Patient Advisor
Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center
Posted: 10/05/21
Other
Providence, RI
Job Details for Patient Advisor
About Job
Company
Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center
Address
1 Corliss Street
Providence, RI 02904
Position Industry
Other
Position Title
Patient Advisor
Wages
Starting salary: $15 per hour
Requirements
No previous work experience required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Position Description
The Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center, New England’s premiere medical cannabis dispensary, is seeking dedicated, reliable and highly motivated individuals to serve as Patient Advisors during specific shifts from 12:15 to 8:15 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. Patient Advisors serve a crucial role at the Slater Center, handling patient intake and orientation; dispensary consultations and sales; scanning and packaging online and prepaid orders; and delivering orders to our patients. All applicants for this position are expected to be willing and able to work inside our busy medical cannabis dispensary and/or outside in our drive thru, in all kinds of weather. We are looking for candidates who are friendly, outgoing and energetic team players who thrive in a fast-paced work environment and can multi-task without missing a beat. Applicants should be passionate about helping people and committed to providing exceptional customer service. Knowledge of medical cannabis products is helpful, but not essential. Responsibilities: · Provide exceptional customer service to each patient · Comply with all state regulations and company practices and procedures · Ensure that all paperwork is properly and accurately completed and recorded · Educate patients about the use of medical cannabis and specific products · Accurately process orders and payments · Perform other tasks, as assigned
How to Apply
In Person
JOB FAIR to be held at the dispensary Saturday, Oct. 9., from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Evening and Weekend Relief Manager
Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England
Posted: 10/04/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Evening and Weekend Relief Manager
Maintenance Technician
Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England
Posted: 10/04/21
Healthcare Services/Human Services
Providence, RI
Job Details for Maintenance Technician
Prek- Teacher
Little Angel's Day Care, Inc.
Posted: 10/04/21
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Johnston, RI
Job Details for Prek- Teacher
About Job
Company
Little Angel's Day Care, Inc.
Address
83 Waterman Ave.
Johnston, RI 02919-3815
Position Industry
Professional Services/Administration/Education
Position Title
Prek- Teacher
Wages
$13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Requirements
Previous work experience required
Hiring in Multiple Locations?
No
Shifts Available
Daytime
Position Description
Little Angel’s Daycare, Inc. 83 Waterman Ave. Johnston, RI 02919 Little Angel's Daycare, Inc. is seeking a Pre-K teacher to work with children 3 years to 5 years old. Must be available between the hours of 7:45am to 5:15pm. Option 1: Must be 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma along with 3 years supervised experience in a licensed daycare facility. Option 2: High School Diploma and Completed 12 ECE credits and 3 months experience in a licensed daycare facility. Option 3: High School Diploma and hold's an Associate Degree in ECE, child development, or human services. Option 4: High School Diploma and hold's a Bachelor's Degree in ECE, child development, or human services. Current fingerprint background check at the Attorney General Office which is free of charge at this time, CANTS clearance, and up to date immunizations. CPR/First-Aid certified preferred. 25 - 40 hours per week Hourly: $13.00 – $16.00 Must be friendly, organized, have strong communication skills, complete lesson plans aligned with the RIELDS, create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment. The Pre-K classroom is licensed for 17 children and a ratio of 9:1. Little Angel’s Daycare, Inc. offers Paid Time Off, Birthday off with pay, Paid Holidays, Training’s on -site are available, CPR/First aid available. Please contact Sarah today at 401-349-0711 Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
