Falls Go Team Bilingual Police Liaison

Location:

Thurbers Ave - Providence, RI. Position Type:
Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Salary Range: $22.00 - $27.35

Hourly. Travel Percentage:
Negligible. Job Shift: Evening.

Join an expanding, award winning team that partners with law enforcement to provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, Spanish interpretation, and referral for victims of crime and residents behavioral health crisis who become known to law enforcement, with a special focus on responding to incidents involving individuals and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community.

Provides follow up support and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, mental health, criminal justice or related field required.
• Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.
• Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possession of valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
• English/Spanish verbal and written bilingual skills required.
• Ability to utilize a computer, the internet, and Electronic Medical Record to complete documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Central Falls community highly preferred.
• Prior experience working with trauma victims preferred.
• Second shift work required.

This position co-locates at the Central Falls Police Department and may require community visits. Employees in this position must have the ability to:

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

I certify that I have read, understand and am willing and qualified to perform the duties of the Central Falls Police Liaison.

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

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.