Family Support Partner, Kinship Cares

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

Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

Position Summary: As part of the Kinship CARES Team the Family Support Partner will work collaboratively with Resource Family Navigators in providing support, guidance, and encouragement to kinship caregivers who are providing care to children. The Family Support Partner will assist with kinship caregiver and well-being through individual goal setting, advocacy, mentorship, education, and addressing/ameliorating social determinant of health barriers. The Family Support Partner has lived experience with the Child Welfare System preferable as a foster or adoptive parent.


Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse client population.
Knowledge of computers and medical records required.
Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance is also required.
Complete necessary immunizations needed to work in a health care setting.
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