Newport Go Team Police Liaison

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

1d•$22 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for providing on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, language support, and referral in collaboration with law enforcement to individuals, children/youth and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community. Provide appropriate follow up support, after care, and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
Experience working with law enforcement highly preferred.
Experience and training in victim services and/or crisis intervention highly preferred.
Training in childhood trauma, police procedures and court experience high preferred.
Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance is required.
Knowledge of Newport community highly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving.
Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

Provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, language support, and referral in collaboration with law enforcement to individuals, children/youth and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community.
Provide appropriate follow up support, after care, and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.
Provide flexible coverage as needed by the department, inclusive of evening hours.
Provide coverage to any GO TEAM® partnerships as needed.