Community Health Worker, DCYF Caring Dads

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of RI in Providence, RI is seeking a Community Health Worker to join a multidisciplinary team. The CHW will provide intake assistance, case management, referrals, and social determinants of health screening to referred fathers in the Caring Dads program.

The role includes co-facilitating a 17-week group for fathers, connecting with mothers, and coordinating services across agency sites, community locations, and virtual options, with some evenings and travel.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, HS diploma acceptable.
• Community Health Worker Certification preferred.
• Ability to meet certification requirements within the first 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support referrals to the Caring Dads program.
• Provide extensive Case Management for referred Fathers and complete Intake documents.
• Conduct Social Determinants of Health and other screenings; identify needs and ensure referrals to matched services.
• Co-facilitate 17-week group intervention meetings for referred Fathers to promote healthy family interaction and non-abusive co-parenting.
• Serve as the Mother Contact to discuss Caring Dads components, complete screenings, identify needs and coordinate referrals and ongoing support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

CHW Certification preferred

Job description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!Position Summary: The CHW will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support referrals to the Caring Dads program. CHW is responsible for engaging and providing extensive Case Management for referred Fathers; assist with completing Intake documents; Social Determinants of Health and other screening tools; identifying areas of need; ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services. CHW will co-facilitate specialized 17-week group intervention meetings for referred Fathers aimed to promote healthy family interaction, active listening, child centered parenting, and foster non-abusive, co-parenting relationships. Additionally, the CHW will serve as the “Mother Contact” connecting with the identified partner to discuss Caring Dads program components, complete a Social Determinants of Health screening as needed, identify needs and ensure referrals are made to the appropriately matched services and provide ongoing support and monitoring as needed.Qualifications:Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent required.Community Health Worker Certification preferredAbility to meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 12 months of employmentBilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferredStrong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of community based organizations, coalitions and stakeholdersPrior experience in group facilitation, victim advocacy, domestic violence offenders and/or crisis intervention preferredCommitment and sensitivity to issues related to the needs of parents and children, as survivors of Domestic ViolenceAbility to work independently and as an interdependent team memberAbility to provide services at agency sites, community locations, and virtually as requiredAbility to have a flexible schedule to include some eveningsMust pass RI BCI, National Fingerprint & DCYF CANTS checkValid driver’s license and reliable transportationPhysical Requirements:This position requires agency and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.Ability to lift up to 20lbs.Ability to communicate effectively.Don’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!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.