Family Support Specialist

Family Support Partner / Outreach Coordinator, Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island Providence, RI 02905 Contact: Genesis Fuentes Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Job Description Position Summary: Responsible for partnering with families and supporting the wraparound facilitator to implement wraparound services. May provide direct support and services to families. Responsible for connecting families with peer families facing similar challenges and with community resources. The FSP will partner with and support families with children and youth who are at risk for abuse and neglect, who have serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a developmental disability (DD), and/or who have juvenile corrections involvement in the home and/or school setting. Service is provided by family choice and can vary in length, with the goal of empowering families toward self‑efficacy. Outreach responsibilities make up approximately 50% of the role. The FSP Outreach Coordinator promotes FCCP program services by engaging with community members and various entities that interact with residents of Providence and Cranston, participates in community outreach events, resource fairs, and co‑location opportunities, and tracks all outreach efforts and outcomes to inform future outreach initiatives. Qualifications Peer mentor with experience parenting a child with SED, DD, or having been involved with child welfare services or juvenile corrections. Knowledge and competencies to support another parent or caregiver. Wraparound training and certification required (will be provided in service). Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Proficiency in Excel and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Bilingual or ASL skills receive an additional 6% above base pay. Multilingual skills receive an additional 8% above base pay. Physical Requirements Travel to and from clients’ residences, community locations, and office sites, which may include using walkways, stairs, and/or elevators. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Ability to communicate by voice, use sight and hearing. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr