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Family Service of Rhode Island Inc.* Direct Care Staffer Part Time, Residential in Providence, Rhode Island
POSITION TITLE: Direct Care Staff Part-Time, Residential PROGRAM: Residential PART TIME
SALARY RANGE: $24.00 - $29.84 Hourly
* Summary:* To provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. To assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting. Qualifications:
FSRI is looking for people who are empathetic, good listeners, enjoy working with youth, and see hope for the future for everyone no matter what barriers or struggles a person has faced.
We work 24/7 and need applicants who are willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as scheduled.
Candidates can have a variety of educational, work, and personal experience which may make them good candidates.
Some backgrounds include previous residential work experience, obtaining bachelor's or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields.
We also have staff who do not have Bachelor's degrees but who have experience as Community Health Workers, childcare workers, or personal experience.
We want to learn about you and what drives you and see if this role is a good fit.
Staff must have knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
The position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record.
In addition, the reliable transportation must have a minimum of three seats in addition to the driver's seat.
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: This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:
Travel to and from community locations and residential site locations, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to push or pull 10 lbs. or more.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform restraint techniques if needed and deal with physically aggressive people.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your resume to careers@familyserviceri.org
Apply using the link www.familyserviceri.org/careers and search for Direct Care Staff Part Time, Residential
Follow the direct link to apply: Direct Care Staff - Part Time, Residential