Central Falls Go Team Bilingual Police Liaison

Family Service Of Rhode Island • Providence, RI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is seeking a Bilingual Police Liaison to join an expanding team that partners with law enforcement. The position provides on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, Spanish interpretation, and referrals for victims of crime and residents experiencing behavioral health crises who come to the attention of law enforcement. The role has a special focus on incidents involving individuals and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community.

The Police Liaison provides follow-up support and connects people with resources for navigating the criminal justice system, receiving trauma treatment, and accessing basic needs, treatment, and government benefits. The position is co-located at the Central Falls Police Department and may involve visits in the community. Second-shift work is required.

FSRI is a statewide organization with a 130-year history of improving the health and well-being of children and families. It offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and work-life benefits. Compensation is based on relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree, and language ability. Bilingual/ASL skills receive additional compensation of 6% above base pay, and multilingual skills receive 8% above base pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.
• English/Spanish verbal and written bilingual skills.
• Ability to use a computer, the internet, and an Electronic Medical Record to complete documentation.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to travel between community locations and office sites, including using walkways, stairs, and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Availability to work second shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with law enforcement.
• Knowledge of the Central Falls community.
• Prior experience working with trauma victims.

Responsibilities

• Partner with law enforcement to provide on-scene crisis intervention.
• Conduct emergency screening and triage for victims of crime and residents experiencing behavioral health crises who become known to law enforcement.
• Provide information, emotional support, Spanish interpretation, and referrals.
• Focus on responding to incidents involving individuals and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community.
• Provide follow-up support and resources related to the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.
• Complete documentation using a computer, the internet, and an Electronic Medical Record.
• Travel to community locations and office sites as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and work-life benefits.
• Additional compensation of 6% above base pay for bilingual/ASL skills.
• Additional compensation of 8% above base pay for multilingual skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time