Direct Care Staff - Part-time, Residential
FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC
Summary
To provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. To assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.
Job description
Position Summary
To provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. To assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.
Qualifications
- FSRI is looking for people who are empathetic, good listeners, enjoy working with youth, and see hope for the future for everyone no matter what barriers or struggles a person has faced.
- We work 24/7 and need applicants who are willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as scheduled.
- Candidates can have a variety of educational, work, and personal experience which may make them good candidates. Some backgrounds include previous residential work experience, obtaining Bachelors or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields. We also have staff who do not have Bachelors degrees but who have experience as Community Health Workers, childcare workers, or personal experience. We want to learn about you and what drives you and see if this role is a good fit.
- Staff must have knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
- The position requires reliable transportation, valid drivers license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record.
- In addition, the reliable transportation must have a minimum of three seats in addition to the drivers seat.
- Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
- Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
Physical Requirements
This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:
- Travel to and from community locations and residential site locations, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to perform restraint techniques if needed and deal with physically aggressive people.
Requirements
- Empathetic, good listener, enjoys working with youth
- Willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record
- Vehicle must have a minimum of three seats in addition to the driver's seat
- Ability to travel to community and residential site locations
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
- Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to perform restraint techniques and deal with physically aggressive people
Benefits
- Bilingual pay incentive
- Multilingual pay incentive
Company overview
Family Service of Rhode Island Inc is a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and social services to individuals and families throughout Rhode Island. As a community-based agency, it offers a wide range of programs including counseling services, behavioral health treatment, family support programs, and community outreach initiatives. The organization focuses on addressing mental health challenges, family dynamics, and social determinants of health through evidence-based interventions and culturally competent care. With a mission to strengthen families and promote emotional well-being, Family Service of Rhode Island serves diverse populations across the lifespan, from children to seniors. The agency collaborates with healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations to deliver integrated services that address both clinical and social needs. Their work encompasses prevention, early intervention, and treatment services designed to improve mental health outcomes and enhance family functioning throughout the state.