Victim Advocate

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

Email: samji@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

Receive a $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: Responsible for providing case management and advocacy support to victims of crime in collaboration with Providence Police Go-Team liaisons. Assists Go-Team staff with follow-up and on-going support of victims and families. Assists in connecting victims to appropriate FSRI and other community resources. Provides support to victims and families in navigating the criminal justice process.


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.
Excellent crisis management and intervention skills required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team is required.
Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance is required.
Experience and training in victim services and/ or crisis intervention highly preferred.
Training in childhood trauma, police procedures and court experience highly preferred.
Case management experience highly preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of local resources highly preferred.
Experience working with law enforcement highly preferred.
Ability to use MS Office programs, computer systems and internet required.
Bilingual skills required.
Bilingual skills are compensated!!


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: Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state. We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities – we succeed by lifting others. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields – every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.


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

$19.00 - $24.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Monday, September 25, 2023 through Sunday, December 31, 2023