Coordinator

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

4d•$22 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Directly work with clients and their families enrolled in the Family Service of Rhode Island’s Family Cedar Center. Complete Family Needs Assessments; develop action plans based on the Needs Assessments; identify resources; follow-up and coordination of care. Documentation and training as required by the certification and organizational standards.

Requirements

Experience working children and families in the community from diverse populations
Excellent communication skills
Ability to utilize an Electronic Medical Record and familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel
Ability to work in a hybrid environment while maintaining organizational PHI standards
Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance and automobile registration

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience working with children and families with special health care needs preferred
Bilingual preferred
Rhode Island Community Health Worker Certification preferred; certification required within the first 12 months of employment

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ethical and collaborative behavior to ensure quality of care
Demonstrate acceptance and support of family centered principles
Establish rapport with families throughout the family’s participation in Cedar services
Schedule evening and weekend meetings when needed by the family
Provide a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lens in service delivery
Ability to transfer knowledge of the service system, availability of peer supports, accessing information concerning the child’s issues, and accessing public and private supports for the family
Conduct needs assessment with family utilizing a standardized tool
Assist family to set goals in their Family Care Plan
Assist family in understanding their options within the care systems
Coordinate care planning meetings
Follow–up with families to determine progress, barriers in implementing their care plan and identify the need for revisions
Provide health needs coordination for the purpose of ensuring effective coordination of the services being provided
Document encounters with families, providers, community agencies and enters them into the permanent health record and other required data systems
Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and maintenance of skills
Attend supervision and other assigned meetings
Completion of agency orientation and all mandatory training
Other duties as assigned