FSRI - Residential Counselor, Lucy's Hearth at The City of Providence

Middletown, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Child Management Techniques, Cultural Sensitivity, Residential Experience, Experience with Women and Children

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in! 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. Interested in joining our team? Please apply directly through our FSRI Careers Page to take the next step. We are excited to hear from you! https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=F1A37F91D7AC06410785D83069B577A1. A perfect opportunity for Newport County or surrounding area residents who are looking for a flexible work schedule! The hours may include 1 to 2 shifts Monday through Friday, shifts every other weekend and/or some overnight sleep shifts. Limited holiday hours are required. Successful applicants will have good oral, written, and electronic communication skills. The perfect candidate will have experience working with women and children and/or in residential settings. Position Summary: To provide supervision of women/children in an emergency shelter setting. To maintain the safety of residents, to make sure all house rules are being followed according to the Policy & Procedures Manual. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each Resident. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience required. Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights and weekends as scheduled. Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues. The capabilities to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include positive modeling and instruction for parents. Excellent communication skills needed. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record. Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay. Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! 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 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.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision of women and children in an emergency shelter setting while maintaining safety and ensuring house rules are followed. Create an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each resident.