FSRI - Residential Counselor, Lucy's Hearth

The City of Providence•Middletown, RI

About The Position

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in! Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Interested in joining our team? Please apply directly through our FSRI Careers Page to take the next step. We are excited to hear from you! https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=F1A37F91D7AC06410785D83069B577A1. A perfect opportunity for Newport County or surrounding area residents who are looking for a flexible work schedule! The hours may include 1 to 2 shifts Monday through Friday, shifts every other weekend and/or some overnight sleep shifts. Limited holiday hours are required. Successful applicants will have good oral, written, and electronic communication skills. The perfect candidate will have experience working with women and children and/or in residential settings. Position Summary: To provide supervision of women/children in an emergency shelter setting. To maintain the safety of residents, to make sure all house rules are being followed according to the Policy & Procedures Manual. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each Resident.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience required.
Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights and weekends as scheduled.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
The capabilities to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include positive modeling and instruction for parents.
Excellent communication skills needed.
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record.
Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Nice To Haves

experience working with women and children and/or in residential settings

Responsibilities

To provide supervision of women/children in an emergency shelter setting.
To maintain the safety of residents
To make sure all house rules are being followed according to the Policy & Procedures Manual.
To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each Resident.