New Shoreham Go Team Liaison, Healing Division
About The Position
The New Shoreham Go Team Liaison, part of the Healing Division, provides on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, language support, and referrals in collaboration with law enforcement. The role serves children, youth, individuals, and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community. The liaison also provides follow-up support and connects people with resources for assistance navigating the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, basic needs, treatment, and government benefits. The position is part-time, based at the Pleasant Street location in Providence, Rhode Island, with negligible travel and a day shift. It co-locates at various Rhode Island police departments and may require community visits. Compensation is $22.00–$27.35 per hour; bilingual/ASL skills receive an additional 6% above base pay, and multilingual skills receive an additional 8% above base pay. Preference is given to residents of New Shoreham.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, 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.
- Ability to use a computer, the internet, and documentation software.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate as part of a team.
- Ability to travel to and from 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with law enforcement.
- English/Spanish verbal and written bilingual skills.
- Knowledge of local community and Rhode Island victim- and trauma-focused services and supports.
- Prior experience working with trauma victims.
- Residence in New Shoreham.
- Bilingual/ASL skills or multilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening, and triage.
- Provide information, emotional support, and language support to people exposed to victimization and trauma.
- Make referrals in collaboration with law enforcement to children, youth, individuals, and families.
- Provide follow-up support and connect people with resources for the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.
- Travel to police departments, community locations, and office sites as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
