Team Lead

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
134 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
Contact: Jillian Sam
Phone: 4013311350

Email: samji@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

Due to funding from ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act), this position is eligible for a $750 Sign-On Bonus and a pro-rated Monthly Stipend up to $694.50. This is currently effective from date of hire until the end of June 2023. Receive an FSRI $500.00 Sign-on Bonus within 6 months of employment!


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


Position Summary: Works collaboratively with Manager and management team to ensure safety, stability, and professional guidance to staff and to residents in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This position requires the individual to promote leadership skills in order to properly supervise TST Milieu Counselors in the residential treatment setting. The Team Lead will possess a positive demeanor, integrity, empathy, nonjudgmental attitude and is culturally sensitive to the needs of the program. Monitor residential program with maintaining Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.


Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in social work-related field preferred.
Significant residential/childcare experience required.
1 year supervisory experience required.
Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed in any FSRI residential program.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, socioeconomic and demographic issues
Capabilities to implement appropriate behavior management techniques; including clinical verbal de-escalation and passive physical restraint
Excellent communication skills
Requires current drivers license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance


Physical Requirements:

Travel to and from community locations, office sites, and program sites; which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Ability to communicate by voice, use sight and hearing.


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!



About Us:
At Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI), we succeed by lifting others. Founded in 1892, our long history of non-profit service has always been tailored to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of the diverse Rhode Island community in which we serve. We have three offices located in Providence, but our employees provide impactful services state-wide. We are engaged, committed, and passionate about our work helping others, and care deeply about our mission to advance equity, opportunity, and hope in our communities.


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.

Requirements

Salary Levels

$20.00 - $25.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 through Friday, June 30, 2023