Direct Care Staff- Part Time, Residential

Job Location:

Holland House - N Smithfield, RI 02896. Position Type:
Part Time. Education Level: High School. Salary Range: $24.00 - $29.84 Hourly. Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%. Job Shift: Evening.

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

To provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. To assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.

• Empathetic, good listeners, enjoy working with youth, and see hope for the future for everyone no matter what barriers or struggles a person has faced.
• Work 24/7 and willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as scheduled.
• Educational, work, and personal experience may include residential work experience, a Bachelor’s or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields. Experience as a Community Health Worker, childcare worker, or personal experience is also valued.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record, and a vehicle with a minimum of three seats (in addition to the driver’s seat).
• Bilingual/ASL skills compensated by an additional 6% above base pay.
• Multilingual skills compensated by an additional 8% above base pay.

• Travel to and from community locations and residential site locations, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform restraint techniques if needed and deal with physically aggressive people.

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.