Department Director

Employer:

Family Service of Rhode Island

Providence, RI 02904
Contact:
Genesis Fuentes
Phone:
Email:
Fuentesge

Position Summary: This role ensures high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, staff development, and fiscal accountability. As an integral member of the leadership team within the Health Division at FSRI, responsible for the development and growth of new and existing services. Responsible for the administrative oversight of assigned staff and programmatic initiatives for clients that span from birth to adulthood including overall community health and wellness especially those focusing on prevention related activities.

Represent the department/agency at both internal and external subcommittees/meetings. Responsible for reaching target budgetary and programmatic goals, ensures best practice standards, development of new cutting-edge integrated care initiatives and management of assigned contracts. Advances the Agency Mission within the Health Division and FSRI. Provides advocacy at local, state and federal levels.

• Master’s degree in a human service, public health or related field (psychology, social work, public health administration, marriage/family, etc.).
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role required.
• Experience with administrative oversight of multidisciplinary teams required.
• Experience with navigating complex systems of care required.
• Experience with grant writing and budget development required.
• Knowledge in the delivery of medical and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and families.
• Ability to work remotely with knowledge of how to navigate various computer systems and data bases.
• Must pass a DCYF and criminal record clearance.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance also required.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• 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 clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements.
• Ability to adhere to all vaccination requirements necessary to work in a healthcare setting.

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

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.