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Bilingual Family Support Partner, Kinship Cares

Company Name
Family Service of Rhode Island
Remote Position
No
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Rhode Island

PROGRAM:  Kinship Cares 
FULL TIME:  40 hours per week  

SALARY RANGE:  $19.00 - $23.62 Hourly 

 

Summary: As part of the Kinship CARES Team the Family Support Partner will work collaboratively with Resource Family Navigators in providing support, guidance, and encouragement to kinship caregivers who are providing care to children. The Family Support Partner will assist with kinship caregiver and well-being through individual goal setting, advocacy, mentorship, education, and addressing/ameliorating social determinant of health barriers. The Family Support Partner has lived experience with the Child Welfare System preferable as a kinship foster parent. 

Qualifications:  

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma required. 
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required 
  • Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse client population.  
  • Knowledge of computers and medical records required. 
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance is also required. 
  • Complete necessary immunizations needed to work in a health care setting. 
  • Bilingual 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 residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to: 

  • Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators 
  • Ability to lift up to 20lbs. 

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. 

 HOW TO APPLY: 

Application Email/URL
https://www.familyserviceri.org/careers/