Care Coordinator, Residential (Greenville House)

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Smithfield, RI

1d•$25 - $32

About The Position

Responsible for providing case coordination to clients, families and collaterals. Advocates for client and family in navigating human service and similar department, agencies, and services. Collaborates on cases with a multitude of providers such as DCYF, schools, medical providers, and other service provider’s to ensure appropriate delivery of services to clients and families. Monitor residential program with maintain Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience required.
Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as scheduled.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
Capabilities to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include use of passive physical restraint.
Excellent communication skills.
Requires current driver’s license, reliable transportation with a minimum of 3 seats in addition to the driver’s seat and proof of automobile insurance.
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.
Ability to communicate by voice, use sight and hearing.
Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more.
Ability to pick up 10 lbs or more.
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

providing case coordination to clients, families and collaterals
Advocates for client and family in navigating human service and similar department, agencies, and services
Collaborates on cases with a multitude of providers such as DCYF, schools, medical providers, and other service provider’s to ensure appropriate delivery of services to clients and families
Monitor residential program with maintain Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.