Residential Counselor

Family Service Of Rhode Island; City of Middletown (NY); Sur place; USD 20 664 - 26 174; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) seeks a Relief position at Lucy's Hearth in Middletown, RI. The role offers flexible evening shifts, with potential 1 to 2 shifts Monday through Friday, shifts every other weekend, and/or some overnight sleep shifts. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and experience with women and children in residential settings.

Join a team dedicated to supporting residents in an emergency shelter environment and promoting safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, and weekends as scheduled.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues.
• Ability to implement appropriate child management techniques, including positive modeling and instruction for parents.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection, and driving record.
• Bilingual skills are compensated with an additional 6% above base pay.

Responsabilités

• Provide supervision of women and children in an emergency shelter setting.
• Maintain resident safety and ensure house rules are followed according to the Policy & Procedures Manual.
• Foster an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each resident.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Bilingual abilities

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field

Description du poste

Overview

FSRI is seeking a Relief position at Lucy's Hearth in Middletown, RI. This role provides flexible evening shifts, with potential 1 to 2 shifts Monday through Friday, shifts every other weekend, and/or some overnight sleep shifts. Limited holiday hours may be required. The ideal candidate will have strong oral, written, and electronic communication skills and experience working with women and children or in residential settings.

Join a team that aims to make a positive impact on the community and support residents in an emergency shelter environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of women and children in an emergency shelter setting.
• Maintain resident safety and ensure house rules are followed according to the Policy & Procedures Manual.
• Foster an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each resident.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, and weekends as scheduled.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues.
• Ability to implement appropriate child management techniques, including positive modeling and instruction for parents.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection, and driving record.
• Bilingual skills are compensated with an additional 6% above base pay.

Don’t meet every single requirement? FSRI encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, you’re encouraged to apply anyway; you may be a perfect fit for this or another opportunity.

About FSRI

Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130-year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. FSRI is committed to equity, opportunity, and hope across all communities and maintains diverse and inclusive teams working across Health, Healing, Home, and Hope pillars.

FSRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 laws.