FSRI - SafeCare Provider

Overview

FSRI is seeking a part-time Safe Care provider to deliver the Safe Care program to caregivers in their home. Safe Care offers evidence-based training for at-risk parents of children aged 0-5. The primary goal is to prevent child abuse and neglect through proactive support and education. The Safe Care program covers three topic areas:
Parent-Infant/Child Interactions, Home Safety, and Child Health. The role involves administration of pre- and post-assessments (ASQ and NCFAS) to help identify any other needs that the children and families may have which would require additional referrals for services. The Safe Care part-time provider will be part of a dedicated team of trained Safe Care Providers who deliver compassionate care under the supervision of our skilled Coach/Trainer.

• Deliver the Safe Care program to caregivers in their home.
• Administer pre- and post-assessments (ASQ and NCFAS) to identify additional needs for referral.
• Work as part of a team of Safe Care Providers under supervision of a Coach/Trainer.
• Maintain fidelity to the model while engaging parents with creativity and flexibility.
• Be open to supervision and coaching feedback/evaluation.
• Work independently and as part of an interdependent team.

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of experience providing home visiting services is required; experience with young children and their families and/or families involved in child welfare is preferred.
• Commitment to and skill at building relationships with under-resourced, at-risk families.
• Comfort going into homes that may be cluttered, dirty, dark, and not air-conditioned.
• Willingness to learn and deliver a highly structured intervention with fidelity, with Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to engage parents effectively and be creative and flexible in service delivery while maintaining fidelity to the model.
• Open to supervision and coaching feedback/evaluation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance and registration required.
• Strong computer and internet skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills highly preferred.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

• Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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!

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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.

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.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.