Position Summary: Responsible for providing on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, language support, and referral in collaboration with law enforcement to individuals, children/youth and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community. Provide appropriate follow up support and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal justice or related field preferred.
- Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.
- Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possession of valid drivers’ 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 documentation software.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Central Falls community and RI state wide resources highly preferred.
- Prior experience working with trauma victims preferred.
- Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Physical Requirements: 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.
- Able to be flexible in providing coverage to any Go Team partnerships as needed and requested.
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!
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
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