Youth Justice Prevention Coordinator, Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP)

Youth Justice Prevention Coordinator, Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island Providence, RI 02904 Contact: Genesis Fuentes Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Job Description Due to funding from ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act), this position is eligible for a pro-rated monthly stipend up to $694.00 FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: The Youth Justice Prevention Coordinator works as an integral part of the Family Care Community Partnerships (FCCP) multidisciplinary team to provide specialized prevention strategies to families with children at risk for abuse/neglect. This position would focus on families within the FCCP program who have children at risk of Juvenile Justice/Wayward involvement and/or youth that are exiting the Rhode Island Training School. The Prevention Coordinator will provide intensive community-based assistance and develop and facilitate wraparound service plan with families utilizing their natural support and ensuring linkages to additional community-based providers to address identified needs to reduce further involvement in the Juvenile Justice System. The Prevention Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with service providers within the Juvenile Justice System, such as the Department of Children, Youth and Families, law enforcement, juvenile probation officers, juvenile hearing boards, RI Family Court and other community-based providers to understand trends leading to youth involvement in the Juvenile Justice system and work collaboratively to provide effective community-based prevention. Qualifications Associates or Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; with knowledge of the child welfare and Juvenile Justice system Ability to obtain Certified Community Health Worker certification, or ability to be certified with the first 12 months of employment Ability to become certified in the Wraparound process within the first 12 months of employment Experience working with at risk youth and families with complex needs, at risk of involvement with child welfare and/or juvenile justice system strongly preferred Experience working with culturally diverse communities/families and demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and maintain confidentiality in compliance with PHI standards Strong interpersonal and social skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally with a variety of community partners Excellent verbal and written communication, organization and customer service skills required Experience working with culturally diverse communities/families and demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate Ability to provide services in youth home and community locations Maintain valid driver's license, registration and auto insurance Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6% above base pay Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8% above base pay Physical Requirements Travel within the community, to and from client home, agency locations, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators. Ability to lift up to 20 lb 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! Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well‑being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four 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. FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability. Salary Levels $0.00 - $0.00 Positions Available There are 1 positions available at this time. Application Period Thursday, August 06, 2026 through Tuesday, October 06, 2026 To Inspire You We need to recognize that the situation in Ferguson speaks to broader challenges that we still face as a nation. The fact is, in too many parts of this country, a deep distrust exists between law enforcement and communities of color. Some of this is the result of the legacy of racial discrimination in this country. Barack Obama #J-18808-Ljbffr Urban League of Rhode Island