Resource Family Navigator, Kinship Cares

Employer: Family Service of RI
Thurbers Ave
Providence, RI 02905
Contact: Genesis
Phone: 4014927583

Email: Fuentesges@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

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


Position Summary: Responsible for providing resource services to youth in foster care and their family in the Kinship CARES program. Intervenes in such a manner as to assist the family/client to access necessary services to improve the quality of life. Advocates for clients and family in navigating human service and similar departments, agencies, and services. Connects families to needed services including basic needs, mental health and clinical support, housing assistance, food assistance, etc. Coordinates care for families across multiple service systems. Lead Together Facing the Challenge group for families enrolled in the Kinship CARES services. Provide education and support to parents to develop trauma informed parenting skills. Completes administrative tasks as assigned.


Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human services (psychology, social work, manage/family, etc.) or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
Possession of a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance required.
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for training and recruitment events.
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