FSRI- Community Engagement Specialist (CES)

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

Position Summary: To plan and implement outreach and community partnership programming for CCBHC, Healing Division and FSRI as a whole. The CES will be responsible for locating, creating and tracking opportunities for outreach about FSRI services and optimize community supports for continued partnerships and referral sources. To build rapport with not only providers, but community members to be able to educate on eligibility criteria and basic expectations of all programs and combat stigma surrounding behavioral healthcare by being culturally competent, approachable and engaging.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or equal relevant experience required   
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
• Spanish Speaking required and is compensated
• Flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
• Ability to work independently and part of a team 
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8% above base pay.

Physical Requirements: This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance   
• Ability to communicate effectively    
• Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators  
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs 

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 anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! 

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!

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 equity, 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.