Family Support Partner (FSP)
Comprehensive Community Action · Cranston, Rhode Island, US
Description CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy,...
Job description
Description CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for partnering with families to provide peer mentoring and care coordination services to children, adolescents and families. WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS: - This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position - Monday - Friday - Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population - May be required to work at any CCAP location. Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Life experiences including parenting a child and/or having life experience with child welfare systems or juvenile justice. - BSW/BA or AA and/or related experience. - Knowledge of child development, emergency intervention methods, family dynamics, health and mental healthcare systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Valid Driver's License and proof of liability insurance and reliable transportation - Must have excellent oral and writing skills - Bi-lingual Spanish, preferred. - Provide/maintain a...