About Job

Company

Rhode Island Zoological Society

Address

1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907

Position Industry

Other

Position Title

Operations Tech. Systems Manager

Wages

N/A

Requirements

No previous work experience required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

the RWPZ is currently recruiting for a full-time, year-round, exempt, Operations Technical Systems Manager. The Operations Technical Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing all security support systems, phone systems, public address systems, and radios for the Operations Department. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Operations

About Job

Company

Rhode Island Zoological Society

Address

1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907

Position Industry

Other

Position Title

Graphics Assistant

Wages

N/A

Requirements

Previous work experience required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

RWPZ is currently recruiting for part-time, year-round, Graphics Assistant. Under the direction of the Graphic Designer and the Manager of Interpretation and Graphics, the individual in this position is responsible for developing appealing, short- and long-term signage to inform, educate, and encourage the interest of the visiting public. In addition, this individual will assist with the development and production of mounting systems and other carpentry-based needs of the education department as well as their installation. https://www.rwpzoo.org/sites/default/files/zoo/JP-Graphics%20Assistant%202022.pdf

About Job

Company

Thrive Behavioral Health

Address

2756 Post Rd
Warwick, RI 02886

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Medical Director

Wages

Commensurate with experience

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required, Specific license or credential required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime, Evening

Position Description

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with mental illness and substance use disorders? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the word a better place? Through the dedication and commitment of our staff, Thrive’s clients receive the highest quality of care available, incorporating proven, effective treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, team-and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment. Thrive is looking for a board licensed physician certified in psychiatry to join our team as our new Medical Director. The Medical Director will provide leadership and supervision to Thrive’s behavioral health programs and medical staff of 4 FTE MD’s and 1.5 FTE APRNs. She/he will also provide direct services to our clients through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management. Our Medical Director will also provide guidance for one day per week to our fellow CCBHC and Horizon Healthcare Partner, Newport Mental Health. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing and monitoring standards of medical/psychiatric practice; Arbitrate differences of opinion regarding psychiatric/medical care; Participate in investigating incidents that involve medical practice; Provide supervision to psychiatric staff and medical consultants; Review and monitor productivity of Center psychiatrists; Participate in the development of utilization and quality improvement standards; Represent the Center in situations where a medical presence is required; Serve as consultant on medical/psychiatric issues to Center staff and management; Prescribe and monitor appropriate medications/psychiatric treatments to Center clientele in keeping with best practices and the Center’s policies and procedures. Required education, certification, licensure, and experience: Doctorate Degree in Medicine from an accredited institution Board Licensed and Certified in Psychiatry Rhode Island Medical License and Valid DEA license At least five (5) years of related community mental health experience Ability to credential with Insurance Providers Required Soft Skills: Communication: the ability to communicate effectively by listening well to others and successfully relay your own ideas and opinions verbally and in writing Organization: The ability to plan and effectively implement projects and general work tasks for yourself and others Critical Thinking: The ability to use imagination, reasoning, past experience, research, and available resources to fundamentally understand and resolve issues. Creativity: The ability to be resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems at work. Interpersonal Communication: The ability to work in teams, relate to people, and manage conflict Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changes and inspire your team to do the same. Benefits: Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan. www.thrivebhri.org EEO/VET Employ *All persons employed by Thrive Behavioral Health are required to have completed a COVID-19 vaccination series.

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Manager – Family Preservation

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Family Preservation, the Manager of Family Preservation will be organized, detail oriented and possess strong team-oriented leadership skills. They will use their empathetic nature and conscientious talents to manage and support those who deliver community-based case services related to Family Preservation. Essential Functions 1. Provide leadership and overall management of the Permanency Program. Ensure that all program services meet COA, licensing and best practice standards. 2. Actively participate in the development of program budgets and monitor revenues and expenditures on a monthly basis. 3. Complete monthly and quarterly reports for the required programs. Ensure that all billable services provided are billed for. 4. Receive referrals from DCYF, other agency programs, or self-referrals. Provide initial screening and determine if case is appropriate for Family Preservation. Prioritize cases on the waiting list and assign cases to staff and/or provide alternative referrals if case is not appropriate. 5. Oversee the recruitment, evaluation (home studies and re-evaluations) training and licensing of agency foster parents. Ensure that there are a sufficient number of foster parents to meet contract requirements. Ensure that culturally and ethnically diverse foster parents are recruited and retained to meet the needs of children placed through Children’s Friend. 6. Develop and implement a pre-service and ongoing training program for foster parents consistent with licensing and COA standards, and best practice. Ensure that all foster parents receive relevant ongoing training. 7. Ensure that direct services are provided as needed to agency foster parents and children placed in agency foster homes, including home visits, 24 hour on-call capacity for emergencies, attendance at appointments with health care and other services providers, etc. Ensure that the health, development, and overall well-being of foster children placed with the agency are being monitored. 8. Serve as a liaison to DCYF personnel, to ensure effective, ongoing collaboration and resolve any problems that may arise. 9. Oversee all adoption procedures. Ensure that agency policies and procedures regarding adoption are adhered to. Ensure that all necessary procedures for family court are completed. 10. Provide leadership in ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect and that diversity in background and life experiences are supported and valued throughout the agency. Ensure that all services provided are culturally relevant. 11. Recruit, hire, train and evaluate program staff. 12. Provide individual and group supervision to program staff and interns at least weekly, and on an as-needed basis. 13. Ensure proper maintenance of case records, evaluate case progress, and ensure proper utilization of services through program and agency quality review process. 14. Demonstrate professionalism, competence and expertise when representing the agency in the community. 15. Make constructive use of individual supervision on a weekly basis. Continually assess learning needs and seek out and participate in appropriate professional development opportunities. This includes participation in the agency sponsored core training for management. 16. Actively participate in agency management team, monthly agency staff meetings weekly departmental meetings and other agency committees as needed. 17. Provide timely information and statistics to the Director and assist with the preparation of required program reports. 18. Ensure that program evaluation activities are occurring as planned, and work with Director and staff to resolve any problems related to the evaluation process. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Manager – Family Preservation

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Family Preservation, the Manager of Family Preservation will be organized, detail oriented and possess strong team-oriented leadership skills. They will use their empathetic nature and conscientious talents to manage and support those who deliver community-based case services related to Family Preservation. Essential Functions 1. Provide leadership and overall management of the Permanency Program. Ensure that all program services meet COA, licensing and best practice standards. 2. Actively participate in the development of program budgets and monitor revenues and expenditures on a monthly basis. 3. Complete monthly and quarterly reports for the required programs. Ensure that all billable services provided are billed for. 4. Receive referrals from DCYF, other agency programs, or self-referrals. Provide initial screening and determine if case is appropriate for Family Preservation. Prioritize cases on the waiting list and assign cases to staff and/or provide alternative referrals if case is not appropriate. 5. Oversee the recruitment, evaluation (home studies and re-evaluations) training and licensing of agency foster parents. Ensure that there are a sufficient number of foster parents to meet contract requirements. Ensure that culturally and ethnically diverse foster parents are recruited and retained to meet the needs of children placed through Children’s Friend. 6. Develop and implement a pre-service and ongoing training program for foster parents consistent with licensing and COA standards, and best practice. Ensure that all foster parents receive relevant ongoing training. 7. Ensure that direct services are provided as needed to agency foster parents and children placed in agency foster homes, including home visits, 24 hour on-call capacity for emergencies, attendance at appointments with health care and other services providers, etc. Ensure that the health, development, and overall well-being of foster children placed with the agency are being monitored. 8. Serve as a liaison to DCYF personnel, to ensure effective, ongoing collaboration and resolve any problems that may arise. 9. Oversee all adoption procedures. Ensure that agency policies and procedures regarding adoption are adhered to. Ensure that all necessary procedures for family court are completed. 10. Provide leadership in ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect and that diversity in background and life experiences are supported and valued throughout the agency. Ensure that all services provided are culturally relevant. 11. Recruit, hire, train and evaluate program staff. 12. Provide individual and group supervision to program staff and interns at least weekly, and on an as-needed basis. 13. Ensure proper maintenance of case records, evaluate case progress, and ensure proper utilization of services through program and agency quality review process. 14. Demonstrate professionalism, competence and expertise when representing the agency in the community. 15. Make constructive use of individual supervision on a weekly basis. Continually assess learning needs and seek out and participate in appropriate professional development opportunities. This includes participation in the agency sponsored core training for management. 16. Actively participate in agency management team, monthly agency staff meetings weekly departmental meetings and other agency committees as needed. 17. Provide timely information and statistics to the Director and assist with the preparation of required program reports. 18. Ensure that program evaluation activities are occurring as planned, and work with Director and staff to resolve any problems related to the evaluation process. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Professional Services/Administration/Education

Position Title

Staff Accountant – Entry Level

Wages

salary

Requirements

No previous work experience required, Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, the Staff Accountant will be a crucial part of the agency’s finance department. This position will require a strong attention to detail and a willingness to work both independently and collaboratively. The Staff Accountant will play an important role in the monthly accounting close process by ensuring accuracy within the general ledger and adhering to necessary deadlines. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with people of all backgrounds and will find fulfillment in tasks and projects requiring attention to detail. They will understand that working at a close-knit, non-profit agency requires a willingness to pitch-in with a can-do spirit when needed. We are seeking candidates whose beliefs are aligned with the Children’s Friend principle that individuals will be treated respectfully and that diversity in backgrounds and life experience is supported and valued throughout the agency. Essential Functions 1. Assists in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded utilizing the accounting software MIP (a nonprofit fund accounting software supported by Abila). 2. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. 3. Compiles financial data to aid the Senior Accountant in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. 4. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. 5. Provide backup to the Accounts Payable functions, including the processing of incoming check requests and invoices. 6. Responsible for filing invoices, maintaining an organized and up-to-date Accounts Payable record for both open and paid invoices. 7. Ensure that proper documentation and approval is obtained before payment requests are processed. 8. Assist preparing bank deposits as needed. 9. Perform bank reconciliations as well as monthly account reconciliations. 10. Assist with tracking of grants and preparation of monthly invoicing of state and federal contracts. 11. Assist with the preparation and filing of annual IRS Form 1099 Misc as required in an accurate and timely fashion. 12. Assist creating and posting journal entries. 13. Assist with the development and implementation of the agency’s annual budget. 14. Assist with the annual financial statement audit. 15. Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own. 16. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the agency by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic and agency-wide issues and needs. 17. 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. 18. Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences (including Children’s Friend’s core training program if appropriate). 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Supervisor – Family Preservation – Permanency

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required, Specific license or credential required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Manager of Family Preservation, the Supervisor of Family Preservation (Permanency) will be organized and adaptable while supervising a high performing staff who provide an array of services that support birth and foster families involved with families in the child welfare system. The Supervisor of Family Preservation (Permanency) will use their strong empathetic skills and conscientious talents to support high quality service provision. Essential Functions: 1. Provide specialized individual counseling and supportive services for adopted and pre-adoptive children and their families, including provision of comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and service planning. Assist children in coping with adoption related issues and provide support to children and families as they process feelings and work towards developing and maintaining positive relationships. 2. Facilitate educational, socialization, therapeutic and support groups for children and adoptive families. 3. Provide case management, advocacy and referrals for adoptive families and children to facilitate their ability to access community resources, help meet concrete needs and decrease systems barriers. 4. Complete non-identifying background histories for adult adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents requesting such information. Work with the program manager to ensure that such information is provided in accordance with State and Federal Laws, and agency policies. 5. Provide effective individual supervision to assigned Permanency program staff on a weekly basis and as needed. Provide ongoing assistance and support to staff in supervision and during team meetings. 6. Provide supervisory support to all Permanency program staff in the absence of the Program Manager to effectively resolve client emergency situations. 7. Maintain and monitor referrals for Permanency programs and assign caseloads to staff as appropriate. 8. Provide afterhours telephone support, crisis intervention and referrals to families in crisis via beeper coverage on a rotating basis. 9. Provide evening supervisory backup coverage on-site on a rotating basis as needed. 10. Ensure that all required documentation is accurately completed within established program time frames and quality assurance guidelines. 11. Provide training and consultation to adoptive families, DCYF workers, adoption professionals, family court personnel and other community providers on adoption and permanency related issues. 12. Maintain current information regarding agency programs, along with information related to insurance eligibility and current adoption legislation/policies. 13. Constructively utilize individual and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness as a supervisor and in providing services to clients. This includes facilitation and active participation in weekly team meetings and the peer review process. 14. Actively participate in ongoing training and professional development activities. 15. Participate, as required, with administrative staff in the evaluation of agency programs and service delivery. 16. Maintain a caseload as assigned by the manager of the Permanency Program. 17. Provide leadership in ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect and that diversity in backgrounds and life experiences are supported and valued throughout the agency. 18. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program by working collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic and agency-wide issues and needs. 19. Meet productivity standards for the program. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Nurse - Family Preservation

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required, Specific license or credential required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time nurses who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Summary: The primary function of the Family Preservation Nurse is to provide in home nursing services to support the healthy growth, development, and medical needs of infants and children involved in child welfare, while also supporting their caretakers with parental care. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required, Specific license or credential required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time nurses who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Summary: Deliver home based nursing services using the NFP model to the most vulnerable families including pregnant and first time mothers. Conduct required infant and parent assessment screenings with all families participating in the NFP program. Identify challenges related to the care, health and development of the infants and children. Create and implement appropriate goals for mothers in the program through long-term relationships with the families. Essential Functions: 14. Provide home based nursing services using the NFP model. 15. Conduct required infant and parent assessment screenings with all families participating in the NFP program. 16. 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. 17. Meet productivity standards to ensure that that Nurse-Family Partnership and agency requirements are met. 18. Maintain client records and complete all documentation according to NFP and Children’s Friend requirements. 19. Participate in case conferences, team meetings to ensure families receive appropriate and effective services. 20. Assist enrolled mothers with education, job training, and career goals. 21. Coordinate with local and state community resources regarding medical home, immunizations, and lead screenings. 22. Constructively utilize individual and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in team meetings and agency meetings. 23. Actively participate on the community task forces and committees as assigned. Demonstrate professionalism, competence and expertise when representing the agency in the community. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Nurse Supervisor – Nurse Family Partnership

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required, Specific license or credential required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Nurse Family Partnership Manager, the Nurse Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership, knowledge, support and supervision to staff within the Nurse-Family Partnership program. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory experience and excellent time management skills, as well as a passion for improving the health, safety and wellbeing of first-time mothers and their babies. Essential Functions: 1. Provide leadership, knowledge, support and supervision to staff within the Nurse-Family Partnership program using the principles of motivational interviewing, coaching and reflective practice. 2. Collaborate with staff in developing 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 the mother. 3. Support and monitor nurses in areas of caseload, productivity requirements and documentation to ensure that Nurse-Family Partnership and agency requirements are met. 4. Participate in case conferences, team meetings and home visits with program staff as needed and as recommended by Nurse-Family partnership. 5. Constructively utilize individual and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in reflective supervision, team meetings and agency meetings. 6. Contribute to effective leadership of Children’s Friend through a commitment to excellence, modeling for others and building a culture of success. 7. Collaborate and communicate with team members and other Children’s Friend staff to ensure appropriate and effective services for families. 8. Actively participate on the community task forces and committees as assigned. Demonstrate professionalism, competence and expertise when representing the agency in the community. 9. Actively participate on the Nurse-Family Partnership Advisory Board. 10. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic and agency-wide issues and needs. 11. Provide individual and group supervision to program staff as assigned at least weekly, and on an as needed basis. 12. Complete formal staff evaluation for supervisees and share feedback regarding job performance on a regular basis during supervision. 13. Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences (including Children’s Friend’s core training program) 14. Develop and maintain ongoing outreach strategies to inform families and the community of agency programs, services, and activities offered through Children’s Friend. 15. 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. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Physical Therapist – Early Intervention

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required, Specific license or credential required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor - EI, the Physical Therapist 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. Work effectively with a variety of early intervention team members and community partners in providing developmentally appropriate supports and services. Essential Functions: 1. To 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. 2. 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. 3. Facilitate and participate in program procedures including intakes, evaluations, program services, and the development and review of Individualized Family Service Plans. 4. 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. 5. Coordinate transition plans for children and their families leaving Early Intervention. 6. 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. 7. Interact effectively and respectfully with staff and families, particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own. 8. Meets established productivity standards for direct service. 9. Implement Early Intervention services that conform to all federal, state and agency standards. 10. Pursue ongoing professional development as required to maintain professional licensure as well as complete required Children’s Friend’s universal training and workshops. A minimum of 12 hours per year of training should focus on working with young children with disabilities and their families. 11. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program through working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address specific programmatic needs as well as agency wide issues and needs. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Family Services Care Coordinator

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Family Preservation Manager, the Family Services Care Coordinator works to with families who are at risk for child welfare involvement. They provide in-home case management including referrals to outside agencies and involvement with family court. They act as a resource and advocate for the family’s well-being with medical, education, and any other concrete needs. There are two levels associated with this title, Bachelors level and Masters level, with correlating job grades. Essential Functions: 1. Provide culturally competent home based/community based ‘wrap’ facilitation including engaging the family, building trust and orienting members to the wraparound process, facilitating the actual wrap process, enhancing the family’s natural supports, advocating for families and tracking family process. ‘Wraparound’ is a philosophy and practice of care that includes the development of an integrated and individualized plan of care to address family prioritized needs based on the strengths and culture of the child and family and their support system. 2. Conduct family assessments that are strength based, culturally competent and outline needs. 3. Effectively perform wraparound functions for families including supporting, educating, encouraging, empowering and advocating for the family to express their views and choices. 4. Educate, role model, and support families effective child rearing, problem solving and self-sufficiency. 5. Schedule and facilitate inclusive family care plan and wrap planning meetings. 6. Develop and revise the family care plan with the family’s input and authorization 7. Link family to natural resources, support and community services that are culturally competent, responsive, and identified in the family care plan. 8. Conduct necessary and ongoing risk assessment and ensure a plan for emergent needs. 9. Ensure the development of transition plans as part of wrap intervention. 10. Ensure proper documentation of client files, as well as proper implementation of assessment and evaluation tools within established program time frames. 11. Support wrap team integration and promote team collaboration, including promoting the role of the family support partner. 12. Meets established productivity standards for the program. 13. Develop and maintain ongoing outreach strategies to inform families and the community of services and activities at the center. 14. Carry emergency beeper in rotation as necessary and ensure implementation of emergency protocols for families. 15. Contribute to the overall success quality of the program by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic or agency-wide issues and needs. 16. 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. 17. Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences (including Children’s Friend’s core training program). 18. Assist in publicizing agency programs and educating others about the agency and its services. 19. Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own. 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

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

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! 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. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Professional Services/Administration/Education

Position Title

Quality Assurance (Compliance) Specialist

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: The Quality Assurance Specialist provides support for all quality/quality improvement initiatives related to program services for agency and partner staff/ clients. Under the direction of the Manager of Quality, the Quality Assurance Specialist monitors compliance with performance standards via monitoring activities, data entry, generating reports, and data analysis. The Quality Assurance Specialist also supports the Keeper of Records, the agency’s primary contact in responding to all internal and external requests/ subpoenas for records, documenting all submissions, and supporting the agency in record retention, storage, and files destruction. Additionally, this role assists with the logistics and communications of the Quality department and agency to internal and external communities. Essential Functions: 1. Work cooperatively with Manager of Quality, the QAS/ Keeper of Records, the Quality Assurance Data Associate, and the Programs Department to support the goals for the agency’s quality assurance policies and procedures. 2. Collaborate with members of the Quality Team to maintain a system of robust, data-driven, continuous quality improvement that informs and connects practice, training, and outcomes in support of agency goals. 3. Be or become knowledgeable about Head Start Performance standards, DHS Licensing standards, Council on Accreditation standards; or/and other standards or regulations that govern the primary work of the agency. 4. Ensure that all state and federal licensing regulations regarding health and safety are consistently followed. 5. Ensure implementation of agency-wide practices for high quality service delivery documentation in all areas with a particular focus on compliance, confidentiality and client’s rights. 6. Support the agency’s project plans for Council on Accreditation processes. Support the agency in necessary federal, state, or grant program reviews. 7. Ensure that the code of ethical practice that guides/governs each service area is consistently followed, e.g. education, social work, and nursing. 8. Conduct regular monitoring of agency and partner early childhood sites and classrooms for compliance with Head Start Environmental Health and Safety Standards. Submit reports within designated timeframes. 9. Conduct monitoring to ensure compliance with performance standards associated with grant funded activities; e.g. Head Start, EHS/CC Partnership, Healthy Families America, Nurse Family Partnership. 10. Support agency-wide monitoring systems to ensure that program data is entered into the electronic record system [EMR] in a timely and accurate fashion. Provide support to staff in their use of the electronic client record. 11. Actively participate in case record reviews and conduct regular audits in electronic client records assuring that agency and regulatory standards, and best practices, are maintained. Submit reports within designated timeframes. 12. Make recommendations to program management and staff for quality improvement activities. 13. Support the Keeper of Records, by responding to requests for client information, court orders, and subpoenas while adhering to HIPPA laws and agency privacy policies regarding client confidentiality. 14. Work closely with program management and staff to comply with requests within designated timeframes. 15. Maintain documentation of all correspondence, requests, and submissions. 16. Support the agency’s physical client record storage and retention processes. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Information Technology

Position Title

Help Desk Associate – Entry Level

Wages

hourly wage

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! 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. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Child Care/Early Learning

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

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! 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. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

WIC Assistant

Wages

hourly wage

Requirements

No previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the WIC Support Staff Supervisor, the WIC Assistant screens WIC applicants for eligibility, provides prospective participants with details about the WIC program rules and provides referrals to other appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, housing, food banks, or shelters. In addition, the WIC Assistant evaluates and attends to WIC participants’ needs both in person and by phone, and provides appropriate documentation and data entry into the WIC database. Essential Functions: 1. Evaluate and attend to participants’ needs in person and by answering incoming calls, responding to voicemail messages, making daily appointment reminder calls and documenting appropriately. 2. Screen WIC applicants for eligibility and enter information into WIC database. Ensure that all required documentation is accurately completed as is appropriate. Acquaint prospective participants with the WIC program rules and answer questions they may have. 3. Perform intake measurements on participants’ including height and weight and hemoglobin tests. 4. Using approved material, provide Secondary Nutrition Education Contacts for participants and document appropriately 5. Provide referrals to WIC participants to appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, FIP, housing, food banks, shelters, etc. 6. Distribute WIC checks and ID folders to WIC participants and accurately explain the use of WIC benefits. 7. Process paperwork and communications with DOH and colleagues for special cases such as transferring participants and participants with complaints. 8. Process all Voter Registration documentation according to Board of Election Policies and Procedures. 9. Interpret for WIC nutritionists and other staff as is needed in approved languages. 10. Maintain check safety and accuracy, according to WIC procedure manual. 11. Maintain WIC office presentation and cleanliness as well as the security and maintenance of participant charts. 12. Maintain a sufficient supply of medical and office supplies. 13. Attend and actively participate in all required trainings and conferences for the WIC program, including Children’s Friend core training program as appropriate. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

HS/WIC Nutritionist

Wages

salary

Requirements

No previous work experience required, Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutritionist will provide culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program. 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. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Maintenance/Custodial

Position Title

Custodian - $14 an hour

Wages

hourly wage

Requirements

No previous work experience required, Resume required, Specific license or credential required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

Yes

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! 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@cfsri.org

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

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Administrative Support Supervisor, the Bilingual Receptionist/Secretary will greet clients and visitors who enter the building and direct them to the appropriate staff member or meeting. Answer phones and channel incoming calls to proper staff. Sort, distribute and handle incoming and outgoing mail. Assist in bi-lingual translation (both oral and written) of forms, flyers, letters, and agency documents as needed. Type accurate memos, forms, brochures and correspondence as needed. Follow opening and closing protocols. 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. 15. Make constructive use of individual and peer 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@cfsri.org

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

EHS/HS Family Advocate

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

EHS/HS Bilingual Family Advocate

Wages

salary

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Family Development Supervisor, the Bilingual Family Advocate will provide 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; 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. Develop and maintain ongoing outreach strategies to inform families and the community of services and activities at the center. 14. Positively publicize agency programs and, when the opportunity arises, educate others about the agency and its services. 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. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Child Care/Early Learning

Position Title

Teacher Assistant

Wages

hourly wage

Requirements

No previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

Yes

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant will work to help implement a curriculum based on best practice performance standards as well as other standards as appropriate. This includes performing any condition needing attention. Assist with the maintenance of progress notes, assessments, and screenings on the emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development of classroom children. 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. Responsible for integration of services for families in the classroom, home, center and community. 11. 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. 12. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program and agency by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic and agency-wide issues and needs. 13. Assist in publicizing agency programs and educating others about the agency and its services. 14. Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own 15. Pursue ongoing professional development through attending relevant workshops and conferences (including Children’s Friend’s core supervisory training program). 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Child Care/Early Learning

Position Title

Lead Teacher

Wages

salary

Requirements

No previous work experience required, Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

Yes

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

Full time teachers who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Child Development Supervisor, the Lead Teacher will deliver high quality education programs to our community of children and families. Work with the Supervisor to implement curriculum based on best practice standards while ensuring that your classroom meets DCYF standards and Head Start education performance standards as well as other standards as appropriate. Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with all staff and consultants providing services regarding the individual needs of each child. Responsible for the integration of services for families in the classroom, home, center and community. 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. Actively participate in all agency, program, and center meetings. 8. Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision on a weekly basis. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Serves as a peer mentor to newly hired Lead Teachers. 12. 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. 13. 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

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Professional Services/Administration/Education

Position Title

Employee Experience (HR) Intern - Paid

Wages

hourly wage

Requirements

No previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and driven Employee Experience (HR) Intern to assist our Human Resources department with event planning, projects, and HR-related tasks. The Talent & Culture Intern’s responsibilities include providing support in the development of employee engagement events and projects to enhance the employee experience. The Employee Experience (HR) Intern should be detail-oriented, creative and able to demonstrate excellent project management and organizational skills. Professional written and verbal communication skills are essential. Talent & Culture Duties/Responsibilities • Support the Talent Team with People & Culture event planning and projects • Create, organize, and execute agency-wide engaging events such as themed luncheons, snack, or gift deliveries • Assist with launching an employee engagement technology platform • Provide administrative support to the Talent Team with efforts on upcoming projects. Required Skills/Abilities • Ability to maintain professionalism and a strong employee- centered focused. • Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work. • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with vendors and employees, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the Agency. • Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. Children’s Friend is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds. Benefits • Develop experience working in a mission-driven non-profit organization with employees who are passionate about the work we do to support Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children and families • Develop experience working on HR projects, and skills in event planning and project management • Gain exposure to a fast-paced, collaborative environment • Work side-by-side with an experienced HR team led by an expert HR leader • Organize and attend agency meetings and events Internship Overview Children’s Friend offers a competitive internship that offers a variety of disciplines across the agency designed to provide a practical work experience and development opportunities for students that want exposure in a mission driven organization. We are seeking motivated and talented individuals to assist with the daily operations of the agency including special projects, and various assignments. This internship is open to start June 1, 2022, with flexibility in days and hours. Please include availability on your application. The goal of this program is to help further develop your communication, leadership, and professional skills while gaining valuable real-world experience in a work environment for a dynamic organization. As an Intern, you will work closely with a Department Lead who will provide you with the opportunity to create and oversee your own project(s) and assist with daily tasks to help you become career ready. Children’s Friend is dedicated to developing successful and well-rounded leaders, and we strive to make this Internship as realistic and informative as possible. The Internship Program will also provide all Children’s Friend Interns with various opportunities for professional development, including: • Lunch & Learns with Executive Speakers • Community based non-profit • Interview Skills Training & Mock Interview Practice • Final Internship Project & Presentation 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