Job Opportunities at Children’s Friend

Children’s Friend is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap, disability or veteran status.

To apply for a job at Children’s Friend, you may submit your resume and cover letter electronically –

Or if you prefer, you may send paper copies of your resume and cover letter to –

Human Resources
Children’s Friend
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

JOB OPPORTUNITIES updated September 25, 2008

Early Intervention Program Supervisor  provide EI services in compliance with standards including intakes, evaluations, community based service; coordinate service delivery with outside vendors; ensure timely reports/records; provide individual supervision to members of MDT; provide leadership to EI team.  We require the highest degree applicable to discipline such as MSW, MSLT,  BA ECE/Special Education, BS Nursing, BS PT, BS OT and the appropriate state license.  Applicants must have at least 3 years experience working with young children and families, including knowledge or experience with disabilities.  Applicants must have a driver’s license and a reliable car.

Early Childhood Substitute Teachers for infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. Develop and implement classroom curriculum according to best practice. AA or BA preferred. Experience with young children, Bilingual Spanish ability and knowledge of NAEYC is helpful.

Clinical Social Workers-Project Connect for growing family preservation program working with children and families at risk of abuse/neglect. Provide home based crisis intervention, counseling, case management. MA/MSW required. Bilingual Spanish ability and experience with at risk children or families a plus.

Permanency Services Manager:    provide leadership and oversight to a range of permanency programs including foster care and adoption. Develop budgets, monitor revenues and expenditures, oversee program evaluation activities and provide individual and group supervision.  MSW/MA and RI licensure preferred. Experience in child welfare and supervision required.

Child Care Head Teacher: responsible for implementation of child care standards.  Head teacher will provide backup for overall management, oversee implementation of curriculum and best practice.  A BA in ECE and supervisory experience required.