Urban League of Rhode Island
Family Support Partner, Kinship Cares
Urban League of Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Employer: Family Service of RIProvidence, RI 02905Contact: Genesis FuentesPhone: 401-492-7583Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org
Job Description
Position Summary: As part of the Kinship CARES Team, the Family Support Partner will work collaboratively with Resource Family Navigators in providing support, guidance, and encouragement to kinship caregivers who are providing care to children. The Family Support Partner will assist with kinship caregiver well-being through individual goal setting, advocacy, mentorship, education, and addressing/ameliorating social determinants of health barriers. The Family Support Partner has lived experience with the Child Welfare System, preferably as a foster or adoptive parent.Qualifications
Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma required.Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse client population.Knowledge of computers and medical records required.Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance is also required.Complete necessary immunizations needed to work in a health care setting.Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.Salary Levels
$0.00 - $0.00Positions Available
There is 1 position available at this time.Application Period
Monday, July 29, 2024 through Monday, September 23, 2024
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Job Description
Position Summary: As part of the Kinship CARES Team, the Family Support Partner will work collaboratively with Resource Family Navigators in providing support, guidance, and encouragement to kinship caregivers who are providing care to children. The Family Support Partner will assist with kinship caregiver well-being through individual goal setting, advocacy, mentorship, education, and addressing/ameliorating social determinants of health barriers. The Family Support Partner has lived experience with the Child Welfare System, preferably as a foster or adoptive parent.Qualifications
Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma required.Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse client population.Knowledge of computers and medical records required.Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance is also required.Complete necessary immunizations needed to work in a health care setting.Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.Salary Levels
$0.00 - $0.00Positions Available
There is 1 position available at this time.Application Period
Monday, July 29, 2024 through Monday, September 23, 2024
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