Bilingual Police Liaison

PROGRAM: Go Team City 

FULL TIME 

SALARY RANGE: 22.00 - $27.35

Summary: Responsible for providing on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, language support, and referral in collaboration with law enforcement to individuals, children/youth and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community. Provide appropriate follow up support and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.

Qualifications:

· Associate's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal justice or related field preferred.

· Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.

· Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.

· Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.

· Bilingual English/Spanish required. FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving. FSRI includes pay incentives for bilingual staff.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.

· Knowledge of Providence community and RI statewide resources highly preferred.

· Prior experience working with trauma victims preferred.

· 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 co-locates at the Providence Police Department and may require community visits. Employees in this position must have the ability to:

· Travel to and from community locations and office sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.

· Ability to lift up to 20lbs.

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