Family partner

This position is eligible for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds which includes a one-time $750 sign-on bonus payable after the completion of 90 days of employment as well as a monthly stipend of up to $694.

50 which is based upon the hours worked in the previous month for as long as the funds are guaranteed by the State.What You’ll Be DoingThe Family Support Partner in our Family Care Community Partnership program will collaborate with community-based service providers, family members, and friends to build a strong brighter future for families in the program.Your Main Priorities

• Provides support to families with children and youth who are at risk of abuse and neglect, have serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a developmental disability (DD), and or those who have juvenile corrections involvement in the home and or school setting.
• Supports the Family Service Care Coordinators with family engagement, building trust and orienting family members and others to the Wraparound process;

• Connect families with community-based services and support that are appropriate; provides basic parent education.
• Support, educate, empowers, and advocates for the family to use their voice to express their views and choices.
• Actively participates as a member of the Wrap Planning Team until the family can advocate for their needs.
• Supports data collection needs such as RIFIS activities and progress notes.
• Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
• Highest school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience related to the role or knowledge acquired through relevant training required.
• Experience with serious emotional disturbance (SED) or developmentally disabled (DD) children preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Must be able to authorize Child & Family to complete Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all pre-employment requirements such as background checks and medical clearances.

Travel RequirementsSite location : Middletown, RILocal travel required.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Last updated : 2024-03-06