Bilingual Crisis Liaison On-Scene Support

Paycom - ATS; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening, and triage in collaboration with local police departments across Rhode Island. The role involves information sharing, emotional and language support, and referrals to trauma treatment and government benefits, with travel to community locations as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong crisis management and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.
• Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possession of valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
• English/Spanish verbal and written bilingual skills highly preferred.
• Ability to utilize a computer, the internet, and documentation software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of local community RI victim/trauma focused services and supports highly preferred.
• Prior experience working with trauma victims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-scene crisis intervention and emergency screening.
• Perform triage and information/referral in collaboration with law enforcement.
• Offer emotional support and language support to individuals and families.
• Coordinate follow-up support for criminal justice system access and trauma treatment.
• Assist with access to basic needs, government benefits and services.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driving license

Independent worker

Documentation software

Computer & internet use

Community knowledge RI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal justice or related field

Tools

Documentation software

Computer & internet usage

Job description

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening, and triage in collaboration with local police departments across Rhode Island. The role involves information sharing, emotional and language support, and referrals to trauma treatment and government benefits, with travel to community locations as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong crisis management and communication