POSITION TITLE: Project Director
PROGRAM: Go Team CF School Support
FULL TIME: 40 hours per week
SALARY RANGE:
Summary: This is a half-time (20 hours/week) position responsible for the launch and overall administration and project management of the new Go Team School Violence Prevention Project funded by the Office for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. This project involves a partnership between FSRI, the Central Falls School District and the Central Falls Police Department WHO WILL COLLECTIVELY identify and support children and youth at high risk for youth violence, victimization, and/or family disruption in order to prevent/reduce school violence in all Central Falls public schools (elementary through high schools), improve school safety, and prevent youth violence and victimization.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in human services related field preferred, though FSRI will consider variety of related bachelor level or higher educational degrees and/or clinical credentials.
- Experience working with youth and families impacted by violence and other forms of trauma exposure required.
- Strong project management and communication skills required, including collaborating with and coordinating the activities of a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance required
- Prior experience with federal grants, program development, budget management, and program direction preferred.
- Central Falls residents encouraged to apply!
- Bilingual English/Spanish capacity preferred
- Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Physical Requirements: Employees in this position must have the ability to:
- Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
- Lift up to 20 pounds
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. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today!
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Send your resume to careers@familyserviceri.org
- Apply using the link www.familyserviceri.org/careers and search for: Program Director, Go Team CF School Support
