Family Support Partner Outreach Coordinator

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a compassionate Family Support Partner to work closely with families facing challenges such as serious emotional disturbances or developmental disabilities. This role involves empowering families through direct support and community engagement, fostering connections with resources and similar families. The ideal candidate will be a peer mentor with personal experience navigating these challenges. Join this dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and enhancing the lives of families in need. Your contribution will help elevate the support system for children and families at risk.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Insurance

Work-Life Balance Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Experience parenting a child with serious emotional disturbance or developmental disability.
• Knowledge to support other parents or caregivers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with families and provide direct support services.
• Engage in community outreach events and track outcomes.

Skills

Parenting Experience with SED or DD

Knowledge of Child Welfare Services

Wraparound Training

Flexibility in Schedule

Proficiency in Excel

Bilingual Skills

Multilingual Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Thurbers Ave - Providence, RI

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!

Position Summary: Responsible for partnering with families and supporting the wraparound facilitator to do Wraparound with the family. May provide direct support and services for some families. Responsible for connecting families with other families with similar challenges and other community resources. The FSP will partner with and support families with children and youth who are at risk for abuse and neglect, who have serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a developmental disability (DD) and/or who have juvenile corrections involvement in the home and/or school setting. The FSP’s involvement with families is by family choice, as some families may either choose not to have a FSP or may not require it. The length of involvement is different with each family as the FSPs role is to empower the family toward self-efficacy.To elevate the positive impact FCCP has on families within the region, and to increase program referrals, the FSP Outreach Coordinator will promote FCCP program services by engaging with community members and various entities that interact with residents of Providence and Cranston. The FSP Outreach Coordinator will participate in community outreach events, resource fairs, co-location opportunities etc. To inform future outreach efforts, the FSP Outreach Coordinator will track all outreach efforts and outcomes. Outreach tasks will comprise 50% of job duties.

Qualifications:

• The FSP is a peer mentor and must have experience parenting a child with serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a developmental disability (DD) and/or who has been involved with child welfare services or juvenile corrections.
• Knowledge and competencies needed to effectively support another parent or caregiver are needed.
• Wraparound training and certification are required, but will be provided in-service at a later date.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be proficient in Excel and have experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to communicate by voice, use sight and hearing.

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.
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About Us:Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state. We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities – we succeed by lifting others. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields – every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 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.