Child Life Specialist jobs in Rhode Island
Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Peer Support Specialist (Family Centered Treatment-Recovery)
- Child & Family
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Providence, RI
FULL_TIME
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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.
About Your Team
Your team will provide in-home support that focuses on teaching caregivers the necessary skills to manage and maintain their children at home and provide intensive in-home services. The goal of the program is for families to take ownership of the changes they are making and to implement those changes after appropriate exist from the program.
Your Main Priorities
While additional responsibilities are likely to arise on the job, you will primarily:
• Provides peer support to substance impacted individuals working toward recovery.
• Works with youth and their families to stabilize the home and prevent placement disruptions.
• Conduct substance use screenings in accordance with agency policy and administer contingency management rewards for negative screens.
• Writes contact notes and uploads/transfers to an appropriate Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Maintain contingency management trackers and other tracking tools as required
• Network with Rhode Island substance use communities and participate/host outreach events for the community.
• Maintains relationships with partnering agencies.
• Supports in-between session learning by practicing skills with clients and families.
• Provides community support; identifies and attends community events.
• Attends the required meetings to discuss cases, openings, opportunities, etc.
• Acts as an additional resource for Practitioners to support youth and family engagement; attend intakes and sessions as needed.
Who You Are
Requirements, Skills & Abilities:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related role required.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and car registration.
• Must authorize Child & Family to complete a motor vehicle records check.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.
Physical Requirements
Direct Service Staff (Travel as part of position):
This position requires time sitting, standing, walking, driving, carrying and lifting up to 25lbs. This role also requires operating desktop, laptop and/or cell phone, and communicating with colleagues.
Travel Requirements
Site location: Providence
Statewide travel required.
Total Rewards
• Paid time off: 12 holidays, 1 personal day, up to 4 weeks’ vacation, up to 12 sick and safe leave days
• Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, VSP Vision Care – including coverage for domestic partners, spouses, and/or dependents.
• 100% company paid health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) through London Health
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) through London Health
• Up to 2.5% company match and profit-sharing 401K contributions after 1 year of service
• 100% company paid Cigna life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
• AFLAC supplemental insurance plans available
• Coastline EAP employee assistance program for staff, family, and friends
• $1,000 - $2,000 bilingual stipends
• $2,000 employee referral bonus and $500 foster parent referral bonus
• $1,200 annual tuition assistance; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Clinical supervision of students and those working towards licensure
• Shift differentials (overnight)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Discounts: Sandpipers Early Learning Center (agency childcare), Verizon Wireless, Nationwide pet insurance, Wishbone pet insurance, YMCA, BJ’s, Jeka Wellness Center, and Great Work Perks
Equal Employment Opportunity
Child & Family will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, genetic predisposition or genetic carrier status, or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law, nor will anyone receive special treatment for those reasons, except for reasonable accommodation as required by law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
In order to provide equitable service delivery and go above and beyond equal opportunity requirements, our organization is committed to ensuring that all staff are able to perform the following cultural competencies:
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experienced by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ communities, and others.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.
Affirmative Action
Child & Family strives to achieve a workforce that includes representation of qualified affirmative action group members in proportion to the qualified and available target group workforce in the community that we serve.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
In order to provide equitable service delivery and go above and beyond equal opportunity requirements, our organization is committed to ensuring that all staff are able to perform the following cultural competencies:
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experiences by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities LGBTQ communities and others.
o Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.Equal Employment Opportunity
Child & Family will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, genetic predisposition or genetic carrier status, or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law, nor will anyone receive special treatment for those reasons, except for reasonable accommodation as required by law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Affirmative Action
Child & Family strives to achieve a workforce that includes representation of qualified affirmative action group members in proportion to the qualified and available target group workforce in the community that we serve.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
In order to provide equitable service delivery and go above and beyond equal opportunity requirements, our organization is committed to ensuring that all staff are able to perform the following cultural competencies:
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experienced by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ communities, and others.
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.
- 16 Days Ago
Peer Support Specialist (Family Centered Treatment-Recovery)
- Child & Family Services
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Providence, RI
FULL_TIME
- 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 u...
- 15 Days Ago
Life Insurance Specialist
- The Alicea Insurance Agency
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Warwick, RI
FULL_TIME
- Organization Description:The Alicea Insurance Agency is an insurance and financial services agency. Our company was founded on the belief that everyone deserves financial coverage that allows them to ...
- 1 Month Ago
Behavior Support Specialist
- Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association
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Woonsocket, RI
FULL_TIME
- ```Duties: Provide support to Family Workers and Teachers around mental health and behavioral issues affecting children, parents or families. Review individual mental health referrals from teaching te...
- 1 Month Ago
Digital Marketing Specialist
- Loving Life Now
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Island, RI
FULL_TIME
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Kitchen Designer/Sales Consultant
- RIHI The Kitchen and Bath Specialist
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Warwick, RI
FULL_TIME
- In-Home sales: Kitchen DesignerRIHI is a full-service Kitchen and Bath Remodeling company specializing in residential remodeling. We have been family-owned and operated for 75 years. Our mantra is to ...
- 13 Days Ago
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About Rhode Island
Rhode Island (/ˌroʊd -/ (listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest state in area, the seventh least populous, the second most densely populated, and it has the longest official name of any state. Rhode Island is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. It also shares a small maritime border with New York. Providence is the state capital and most populous city in Rhode Is...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$55,888 to $70,037
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What does a Child Life Specialist do?
Child Life Specialist in Santa Rosa, CA
Child life specialists are health care professionals who help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization.
October 24, 2019
Child Life Specialist in Flagstaff, AZ
Child life specialists have a variety of educational backgrounds, but all must complete a 480-hour internship, pass a certification exam and accrue yearly professional development hours.
November 04, 2019
Child Life Specialist in Beaumont, TX
In really large programs, there may be a specialist who handles all the donations, special events, and trainings.
November 21, 2019