Central Falls Go Team Bilingual Police Liaison

Urban League of Rhode Island; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) seeks a Central Falls Police Liaison to support crime victims and residents in behavioral health crisis. The role emphasizes on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening, triage, and referrals, with trauma-informed care and connections to benefits.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong crisis management, bilingual English/Spanish, and second-shift availability; health and dental benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, criminal justice or related field required.
• 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 and reliable transportation.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills required.
• Ability to use a computer and EMR for documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Central Falls community preferred.
• Prior experience with trauma victims preferred.
• Second shift work required.
• Bilingual/ASL adds 6% above base pay.
• Multilingual adds 8% above base pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-scene crisis intervention and triage in collaboration with law enforcement.
• Offer information, emotional support and referrals for victims of crime and behavioral health crises.
• Coordinate follow-up support and access to benefits and services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Independent & team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
Providence, RI 02904
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: Join an expanding, award winning team that partners with law enforcement to provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, Spanish interpretation, and referral for victims of crime and residents behavioral health crisis who become known to law enforcement, with a special focus on responding to incidents involving individuals and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community. Provides follow up support and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, criminal justice or related field required.
• Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.
• Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
• English/Spanish verbal and written bilingual skills required.
• Ability to utilize a computer, the internet, and Electronic Medical Record to complete documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Central Falls community highly preferred.
• Prior experience working with trauma victims preferred.
• Second shift work required.
• 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

• Travel to and from community locations and office sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.

I certify that I have read, understand and am willing and qualified to perform the duties of the Central Falls Police Liaison.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four 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.

Salary Levels

$0.00 - $0.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Thursday, August 06, 2026 through Tuesday, October 06, 2026