Behavior Specialist, IC DBT

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Work life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) provides home and community-based case management and behavioral support services, including evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The role advocates for clients to access needed resources from Human Services and agencies to improve lives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, multilingual abilities preferred and compensated, and a flexible schedule with some evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required.
• Spanish Speaking preferred and compensated.
• Flexible schedule with some evenings.
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6% above base pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide home and community-based case management and behavioral support services.
• Advocate for clients to access resources from Human Services and similar agencies to improve quality of life.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Tools

Medical record software

Word processing

Database software

Job description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!Position Summary: Responsible for providing home/community-based case management and/or behavioral support services to clients and their families receiving evidence-based services such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Advocates for the clients and families to access appropriate and necessary resources from Human Services and similar departments/agencies to improve the quality of their lives.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a human services field requiredSkilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programsSpanish Speaking preferred and is compensatedFlexible schedule with some eveningsExcellent multitasking and communication skills a mustAbility to work independently and part of a teamBilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.Physical Requirements: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insuranceAbility to communicate effectivelyTravel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevatorsAbility to lift up to 20lbsMust be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirementsDon’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.Join our FAMILY today!About Us: Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state. We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities – we succeed by lifting others. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields – every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.