Direct Care Staff (Relief), Residential

Urban League of Rhode Island; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) seeks a dedicated residential supervisor to guide youth in a 24/7 setting. You will implement Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) and support residents’ daily life decisions.

A strong emphasis on empathy, listening, and cultural sensitivity is required to promote well-being within FSRI’s programs. Applicants may have varied backgrounds, including Bachelor’s in psychology or social work; experience in residential care, community health work, or childcare is valued.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and good listener with passion for youth.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Youth work

Bilingual/ASL compensation awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work

Job description

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island. Providence, RI 02640. 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 Bachelor’s or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields. We also have staff who do not have Bachelor’s 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 driver’s 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.

Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.

Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification,

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 equity, 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.

Requirements

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

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