Bilingual Behavioral Health Focused Police Liaison

Employer: Family Service of RI
Thurbers Ave
Providence, RI 02905
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: 401-492-7583

Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

Position Summary: Join an expanding, award-winning team that partners with law enforcement to provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, Spanish interpretation, and referral for victims of crime and residents behavioral health crisis who become known to law enforcement, with a special focus on responding to incidents involving individuals and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community. Provides follow up support and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.


Qualifications:

Associate's degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human development, Criminal Justice, psychology preferred.
Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.
Behavioral health-oriented, with case management experience.
Prior experience working with trauma victims 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 required.
Ability to utilize a computer, the internet, and Electronic Medical Record to complete documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Knowledge of Central Falls/Pawtucket communities highly preferred.
Second shift work required.
Ability to undergo a background check with Pawtucket Police required.
Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Requirements

Salary Levels

$0.00 - $0.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Monday, July 29, 2024 through Monday, September 23, 2024