Bilingual Community Health Worker, DCYF Best Start

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
Hope Street
Providence, RI 02904
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: 4014927583

Email: Fuentesge@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: The CHW will work with children, adolescents and their families statewide. The CHW will screen families for Social Determinant of Health (SDOH) barriers and connecting them to health and community resources as appropriate. This role is responsible for engaging clients; implementing Social Determinants of Health and other screening tools; identifying areas of need; and ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services. CHW will complete individual needs assessments in a variety of settings, including schools, pediatrician offices, in family homes, and in other community venues as appropriate. The CHW will work collaboratively with Best Start team (Clinicians, Nurses, and CHW) and with other FSRI programs and external community-based programs and providers.

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Certified Community Health Worker, or ability to be certified within first 6 months of employment.
Experience working with the childhood and adolescent population.
Bilingual in Spanish required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Candidates residing in South Providence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ability to document in and navigate an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Strong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals.
Ability to provide services virtually, in resident’s homes, and community locations.
Ability to have a flexible schedule to include evening shifts and occasional weekends.
Prior experience in behavioral health and/or case management preferred.


Physical Requirements: This position requires agency and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Ability and willingness to utilize required Personal Protective Equipment as required.
Follow FSRI professional dress code.
Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Ability to communicate effectively.



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.



FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

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Positions Available

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Application Period

Friday, December 06, 2024 through Friday, February 28, 2025