About Job

Company

Rhode Island Parent Information Network

Address

300 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 300
Warwick, RI 02888

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Bilingual Medicare-Medicaid Outreach Specialist

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

About RIPIN: RIPIN (Rhode Island Parent Information Network) deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education needs across the whole lifespan. Founded in 1991 by a group of parents of children with special needs, RIPIN continues to be peer-led: a majority of our board and more than three-fourths of our staff are parents or caretakers of loved ones with special needs. RIPIN’s peer professionals now help more than 45,000 Rhode Islanders every year navigate healthcare, schools, and other support systems. Job Summary: The Medicare-Medicaid Outreach Specialist will work to raise awareness of RIPIN’s program that helps people with Medicare and Medicaid coverage (“duals”) access healthcare and health insurance. The Outreach Specialist will perform community outreach to individuals enrolled in or eligible for Rhode Island’s Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP), including low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities. RIPIN program staff assist consumers in obtaining access to needed health care services, and coordinate with health insurance care managers to provide whole-person support for the consumer. The Medicare-Medicaid Outreach Specialist will develop, organize, and conduct outreach events, with special focus on disadvantaged communities including individuals with developmental disabilities, consumers with serious and persistent mental illness, homeless individuals, and consumers living in institutions or alternative living settings. The Medicare-Medicaid Outreach Specialist will manage and build relationships with outside partners, including community-based organizations, healthcare professionals, residential facilities, State agencies and workgroups, and the MMP. Essential Functions: • Build a working knowledge of RIPIN’s program supporting Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries by working with RIPIN staff, in order to help consumers understand and access RIPIN’s services. • Partner with RIPIN colleagues and other stakeholders to develop an engaging outreach and marketing program that educates consumers and enables them to advocate for their needs. • Coordinate with program staff and staff of other RIPIN programs to provide support for health care access issues identified during outreach events. • Provide culturally competent outreach to various target groups, including individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, homeless individuals, homebound individuals, consumers living in institutions, and consumers who lack literacy skills or who have communication impairment. • Develop and conduct events at senior centers, adult day centers, nursing facilities, group homes, and assisted living facilities. • Design and implement marketing activities designed to reach low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities. Manage program relationships with outside partners including community-based organizations, State partners, healthcare providers, and the MMP • Provide an average of eight to ten outreach activities and events per month at locations throughout the State. • Assist in establishing and implementing an outreach evaluation system to pursue continuous outreach quality improvement. • Support RIPIN outreach activities related to other programs and services as needed including serving as a HealthSource RI Navigator. • Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About Job

Company

Rhode Island Parent Information Network

Address

300 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 300
Warwick, RI 02888

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Community Health Network Support Coordinator

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

About RIPIN: RIPIN (Rhode Island Parent Information Network) deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education needs across the whole lifespan. Founded in 1991 by a group of parents of children with special needs, RIPIN continues to be peer-led: a majority of our board and more than three-fourths of our staff are parents or caretakers of loved ones with special needs. RIPIN’s peer professionals now help more than 45,000 Rhode Islanders every year navigate healthcare, schools, and other support systems. Job Summary: The Community Health Network (CHN) Support Coordinator will support registration, programming, billing, and invoicing activities for evidence-based chronic disease self-management programs. The work interfaces with and supports program participants, facilitators, and coordinators. The CHN Support Coordinator supports business processes – including data, administrative, and basic accounting functions, necessary for programs to run effectively. Essential Functions: Assist with workshop registration, complete enrollment documentation and pre-billing verification for participants enrolled in programs Provide technical assistance for virtual workshop delivery Create, maintain and enter information into databases Works in collaboration with the fiscal department to ensure accuracy when submitting claims for reimbursement. Collaborate with participants, Community Health Network (CHN), other partners and team members to plan and coordinate workshop delivery Compile data for reports as needed Other duties as assigned

About Job

Company

Rhode Island Parent Information Network

Address

300 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 300
Warwick, RI 02888

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Bilingual Community Health Worker, WIC

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

About RIPIN: RIPIN (Rhode Island Parent Information Network) deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education needs across the whole lifespan. Founded in 1991 by a group of parents of children with special needs, RIPIN continues to be peer-led: a majority of our board and more than three-fourths of our staff are parents or caretakers of loved ones with special needs. RIPIN’s peer professionals now help more than 45,000 Rhode Islanders every year navigate healthcare, schools, and other support systems. Job Summary: WIC is a federally funded program, and the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) is required to ensure quality customer service and make sure that WIC approved vendors are in compliance with federal mandates. To ensure this, the Community Health Worker conducts compliance and quality assurance activities to ensure appropriate implementation of WIC benefits. This position is in person in the community. Essential Functions: Conducts WIC purchases at assigned WIC merchants, collects information, prepares reports, and informs the RIDOH of all transactions, experiences, and activities related to working as a ‘Secret Shopper’ or ‘Compliance Buyer’ May be required to testify in front of a hearing officer and/or judge as a result of a compliance buy Conducts undercover phone calls to local WIC agencies to ensure good customer service; timely appointments, prompt return of messages etc. and writes reports accordingly Provide input at the state level to find effective ways to involve families who are eligible for services and who are not currently receiving services Represent families at WIC and Division of Community Health and Equity related meetings, committees, conferences and forums Assists WIC program in Management Evaluations and Quality Assurance Active member of planning committee for WIC Annual Meeting Attend Health Fairs throughout the state Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

About Job

Company

Living Innovations a service of Mosaic

Address

535 Centerville Rd. Suite P.
Warwick, RI 02886

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Shared Living Providers-All areas of RI

Wages

Bi-weekly Stipend

Requirements

No previous work experience required, Previous work experience required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

Yes

Position Description

Living Innovations a Service of Mosaic is Looking For Caring People Who Want to Become a Shared Living Provider! • Open your Heart and Home to an Adult with a Developmental Disability • Work from Home • Great Pay & Tax-Exempt Daily Stipend • 24 Hours Professional Support from The LI team For more information on becoming a Shared Living Provider visit www.livinginnovations.com or call our Rhode Island Recruiter Melissa at 401-871-6411

About Job

Company

Children's Friend

Address

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Family Preservation Supervisor – 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! Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Family Preservation Supervisor will work with Project Connect/Project Family staff. The Project Connect/Project Family programs work with substance affected families that are involved in the child welfare system with the ultimate goal of reunification and/or maintain placement in the home. Essential Functions: 1. Provide effective individual supervision to assigned Project Connect staff on a weekly basis and as needed and during team meetings. 2. Maintain and monitor referrals within the program and assign caseloads to staff as appropriate. 3. Ensure culturally competent services to families including clinical assessment and intervention, case management, crisis intervention, information and referral to families referred to the program. 4. Oversee daily operations of program needs, including, but not limited to, contracts, federal data collection, and collaboration with partnering agencies. 5. Ensure that all required documentation is accurately completed within established program time frames and quality assurance guidelines. 6. Ensure advocacy for families to other service systems including; RIDOC, RI DCYF, legal, judicial, medical, educational, human services, etc. 7. 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. 8. Provide supervisory backup for staff as needed after regular working hours. 9. Pursue ongoing professional development through trainings both external and internal. 10. Participate, as required, with administrative staff in the evaluation of agency programs and service delivery. 11. Assist in publicizing agency programs and educating others about the agency and its services. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

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 – Early Intervention, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant will work in partnership with families to support growth and development of their child, birth until age three, who have a developmental delay or a diagnosed medical condition known to cause developmental delay. Provide supports and services that are integrated into daily routines and activities within natural environments where children and families live, learn and play. Build and maintain parent-professional partnerships with families. Work effectively with a variety of early intervention team members and community partners in providing developmentally appropriate supports and services. Essential Functions 1. 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. Coordinates 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. 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: 13. Provide home based nursing services using the NFP model. 14. Conduct required infant and parent assessment screenings with all families participating in the NFP program. 15. 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. 16. Meet productivity standards to ensure that that Nurse-Family Partnership and agency requirements are met. 17. Maintain client records and complete all documentation according to NFP and Children’s Friend requirements. 18. Participate in case conferences, team meetings to ensure families receive appropriate and effective services. 19. Assist enrolled mothers with education, job training, and career goals. 20. Coordinate with local and state community resources regarding medical home, immunizations, and lead screenings. 21. 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. 22. 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

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

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

Physical Therapist – Early Intervention

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 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

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

WIC Assistant

Wages

hourly wage

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 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

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

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