GO- TEAM Liaison

Paycom - ATS; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening, and triage in collaboration with local police departments across Rhode Island. The role involves information sharing, emotional and language support, and referrals to trauma treatment and government benefits, with travel to community locations as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong crisis management and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.
• Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possession of valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
• English/Spanish verbal and written bilingual skills highly preferred.
• Ability to utilize a computer, the internet, and documentation software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of local community RI victim/trauma focused services and supports highly preferred.
• Prior experience working with trauma victims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-scene crisis intervention and emergency screening.
• Perform triage and information/referral in collaboration with law enforcement.
• Offer emotional support and language support to individuals and families.
• Coordinate follow-up support for criminal justice system access and trauma treatment.
• Assist with access to basic needs, government benefits and services.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driving license

Independent worker

Documentation software

Computer & internet use

Community knowledge RI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal justice or related field

Tools

Documentation software

Computer & internet usage

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pleasant Street - Providence, RI, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $22.00 - $27.35Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary: Responsible for providing on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, language support, and referral in collaboration with law enforcement to children, youth, individuals and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community. Provide appropriate follow up support and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal justice or related field preferred.


• Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.


• Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.


• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.


• English/Spanish verbal and written bilingual skills highly preferred.


• Ability to utilize a computer, the internet, and documentation software.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.


• Knowledge of local community and RI victim/trauma focused services and supports highly preferred.


• Prior experience working with trauma victims preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position co-locates at various Police Departments in Rhode Island and may require community visits. Employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from community locations and office sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.


• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

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.