Community Health Worker, DCYF Caring Dads

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, primarily supporting referrals to the Caring Dads program. Key responsibilities include engaging Fathers, managing intake documentation, conducting Social Determinants of Health screenings, and utilizing other screening tools to identify areas of need. The CHW is responsible for ensuring that Fathers are referred to appropriately matched services. Additionally, the role involves co-facilitating a specialized 17-week group intervention for referred Fathers, focusing on promoting healthy family interaction, active listening, child-centered parenting, and fostering non-abusive, co-parenting relationships. The CHW will also act as a "Mother Contact," connecting with identified partners to discuss program components, complete necessary Social Determinants of Health screenings, support care coordination to matched services, and provide ongoing support and monitoring.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 12 months of employment
Strong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of community based organizations, coalitions and stakeholders
Commitment and sensitivity to issues related to the needs of parents and children, as survivors of Domestic Violence
Ability to work independently and as an interdependent team member
Ability to provide services at agency sites, community locations, and virtually as required
Ability to have a flexible schedule to include some evenings
Must pass RI BCI, National Fingerprint & DCYF CANTS check
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree
Community Health Worker Certification
Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese
Prior experience in group facilitation, victim advocacy, domestic violence offenders and/or crisis intervention

Responsibilities

Support referrals to the Caring Dads program
Engage Fathers
Complete intake documentation
Conduct Social Determinants of Health screenings and other screening tools
Identify areas of need
Ensure referrals are made to appropriately matched services
Co-facilitate a specialized 17-week group intervention meeting for referred Fathers aimed to promote healthy family interaction, active listening, child-centered parenting, and foster non-abusive, co-parenting relationships
Serve as "Mother Contact" connecting with the identified partner to discuss Caring Dads program components
Complete Social Determinants of Health screening for identified partners as needed
Support care coordination to appropriately matched services for identified partners
Provide ongoing support and monitoring for identified partners as needed