Residential Counselor, Lucy's Hearth

Employer:

Family Service of Rhode Island
Middletown, RI 02842
Contact:
Genesis Fuentes
Phone:
Email:
Fuentesge

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! 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 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.

• 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 capability 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/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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1 position available at this time.

Monday, February 09, 2026 through Thursday, April 09, 2026