Direct Care Staff - Overnight, Residential

Urban League of Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island is seeking Direct Care Staff - Overnight for a youth residential program in Providence. You will provide guidance and supervision to children and adolescents, support daily decision making, and uphold agency policies and contract requirements while ensuring a safe, supportive environment.

The role emphasizes Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) implementation in the milieu, requires flexibility for 24/7 shifts including weekends and evenings, and values empathy, strong

Qualifications

• Empathetic, good listeners, enjoy working with youth and hope for the future for everyone.
• Willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Backgrounds include residential work, or degrees in psychology/social work or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting.
• Assist residents to make daily life decisions within policy and contract requirements.
• Implement and maintain Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Youth work experience

Cultural sensitivity

Transportation responsibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology / social work or related field

Tools

Handle with Care training

Job description

Direct Care Staff - Overnight, Residential

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
Providence
Providence, RI 02940
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

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 driver's seat.
• Employees may be scheduled to work shifts less than three hours in any work day, to attend required staff meetings, which are agreed to in advance by the parties.
• 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 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 be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.

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

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.

Salary Levels

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Positions Available

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Application Period

Monday, August 03, 2026 through Saturday, October 03, 2026