Family Support Partner & Wraparound Peer Mentor

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 4,500 - 7,700; Part time

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island, a statewide nonprofit, seeks a Peer Mentor to partner with families in wraparound planning and to support the family and wraparound facilitator. The role may include direct family services and connecting families with community resources.

Experience parenting a child with SED or DD and/or involvement with child welfare or juvenile justice is required. Wraparound training will be provided; evening/weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have experience parenting a child with SED or DD and/or involvement with child welfare services or juvenile justice.
• Wraparound training and certification will be provided in-service at a later date.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support wraparound functions: empower families, engage with the wrap team, advocate for family choices.
• Assist with data collection for SNCD, Functional Assessment, and Pro Active Crisis Plan; document activities.
• Link families to services and resources; provide basic parent education and timely service provision.

Skills

Peer mentor experience

Bilingual/ASL skills

Multilingual abilities

Job description

Family Service of Rhode Island, a statewide nonprofit, seeks a Peer Mentor to partner with families in wraparound planning and to support the family and wraparound facilitator. The role may include direct family services and connecting families with community resources.

Experience parenting a child with SED or DD and/or involvement with child welfare or juvenile justice is required. Wraparound training will be provided; evening/weekend availability is expected.