Community Health Worker, DCYF CHT

Employer:

Family Service of Rhode Island
Providence, RI 02905
Contact:
Genesis Fuentes
Phone:
Email:
Fuentesge

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

The Trauma Systems Therapy‑Community Health Worker will conduct screenings and individual needs assessments in family homes and other community venues as appropriate. Responsible for engaging clients; implementing screening tools; identifying areas of need; developing action plans; ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services; and providing ongoing support and monitoring. Provide Enhanced Case Management (ECM) to assist the family/youth to access necessary services to improve the quality of life.

Advocate for youth and family in navigating the child welfare system.

• Provide Case Management to youth associated with the Enhanced Case Management Program (case mix may differ between CHT and ECM cases).
• Assist youth in ECM program to achieve independent living skills and goals based on their service plan.
• Participate with the Trauma Systems Therapy‑Community Health Team in conducting a full needs assessment utilizing RI DOH standardized tools.
• Determine with caregivers a family plan that addresses current identified needs.
• Link and refer individuals/families to appropriate culturally relevant resources and informal supports within their community.
• Provide coordinated care and monitoring through contact with individuals, families, medical entities, community providers and referral sources.
• Build and maintain positive, working relationships with medical entities, community organizations and service providers.
• Teach self‑advocacy skills.
• Complete all RI DOH and Family Service paperwork, including evaluations and written documentation of all communications with families, physicians, referral sources, community partners, etc.
• Complete all documentation in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and time frames.
• Participate in ongoing supervision with supervisor as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or director.

• Community Health Worker Certification required;
  Bachelor degree preferred.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including 2‑3 late evenings weekly.
• Ability to complete training and meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 6 months of employment.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to provide services in client’s homes, health clinic, community locations and other agency sites.
• Prior experience in behavioral health and/or crisis intervention preferred.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

• As needed to maintain individual CHW certification and meet RI DOH standards.
• Participation in semi‑annual and annual employee performance review process, including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.
• Other training as required by Rhode Island Department of Health.

• Travel to and from clients’ residences, community locations, and office site, which may include walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work‑life benefits.

Tuesday, February 10 2026 through Friday, April 10 2026

There is 1 position available at this time.

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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