Career 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.

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

JOB OPPORTUNITIES updated February 02, 2012  

Adoption Support and Preservation Worker
Description: Provides comprehensive case management services to children and families in the Adoption Support and Preservation Program including: advocacy, guided referral, parenting education, case coordination, assisting program clinicians in developing service plans, and, assists program clinicians in providing family and group intervention. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field required, Master’s degree preferred.  Must have a good working knowledge of clinical social work services for adopted children and their families; must have crisis intervention experience. 

Billing Coordinator
Description: Prepares and submits third party billings to various public or private parties and follows up on claim denials and client co-pays.  Prepares and maintains accurate records, reports, and data. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED is required; an Associate’s degree is preferred.  Previous experience in third party billing preferred.

Therapeutic Integration Specialist (TIS)
Description: Work with the Kids Connect clinician on gathering all information during the Intake and Initial Family Assessment for children to be enrolled in Kids Connect services.  Address all therapeutic interventions in the classroom.  Coordinate and communicate with program staff regarding the individual needs of each child.  Communicate regularly with parents. Qualifications: High School Diploma plus at least 1 year experience working with preschool age children with behavioral needs required.  Associate’s Degree or CDA preferred. 

Project Connect Social Worker - Masters Level
Description: Assesses families referred from DCYF.  Develops a service plan for each family and implements a culturally relevant service plan through the provision of home-based social work services. Qualifications: MA in Social Work or a related field.  Experience with at-risk families, substance abuse, and service coordination.

Project Connect Worker - Bachelor's Level
Description: Assesses families referred from DCYF.  Develops a service plan for each family and implements a culturally relevant service plan through the provision of home-based social work services. Qualifications: BA in Social Work or a related field.  Experience with at-risk families, substance abuse, and service coordination.

Associate Teacher/Head Start
Description: Under the direction of the Head teacher and Lead Teacher implements a curriculum based on best practices and that meets all DCYF, childcare licensing, and Head Start standards. Qualifications: AA in Early Childhood Education. Ability to organize and plan activities with preschool children.

Data Associate
Description: Provides database management and upkeep for the Advancement program.  Ensures database is updated and accurate.  Generate reports as requested.  Provides support at events. Qualifications: High School degree required BA preferred. Experience with Rasier’s Edge preferred. A strong knowledge of general office procedures and computer programs.

Bilingual Family Support Worker
Description: Provides a range of culturally competent home-based services including: parenting education; developmental milestones; health and nutrition education; safety training; home-management education; crisis intervention; and, social service linkage in partnership with families.  Facilitates weekly support groups and effectively collaborates with Early Head Start teachers. Qualifications: BA in Social Work, Child Development or a related field or education and experience the agency considers an equivalent.  Bilingual in English and Spanish.  Experience with at-risk families.

Bilingual Family Advocate
Description: Provides telephone and in-person services to families including crisis intervention; advocacy; referrals to other services and programs; and, linkages to other agency programs and resources. Develops and teaches culturally competent and relevant informational workshops.  Acts as a liaison other community agencies. Qualifications: BA in Social Work, Child Development or a related field or education and experience the agency considers an equivalent.  Bilingual in English and Spanish.  Experience with at-risk families.

WIC Lactation Peer Counselor
Description: Provide breastfeeding education, counseling and support to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers within the WIC program.  Perform medical updates on clients and other administrative tasks. Qualifications: High School diploma or a GED. Must be a certified Lactation Counselor or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.  Bilingual in Spanish and English.  Must have breastfeed at least one (1) child a minimum of four (4) months.  Was a WIC participant

Bilingual Enrollment Specialist
Description:  Oversee recruitment and enrollment of all children in Head Start and Early Head Start.  Work collaboratively with others to ensure that program maintains funded enrollment.  Develop the program waitlist and weekly enrollment reports.Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.  Two years experience working with high risk, low income families.

Dads Worker
Description: Provide a range of culturally competent home-based services to fathers and their children participating in the Dads Making a Difference program, including parenting education, developmental milestones, health and nutrition, safety, home management, crisis intervention, vocational development and social service linkage in partnership with families.  Assist employment specialist with linking fathers to job training/adult education/self sufficiency activities.  Provide home and center-based parent/child activities to promote positive, nurturing interaction between parents and their children.  Co-facilitate parent support group and/or parenting classes. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.  Experience with home visiting, working with fathers, at-risk families and families from diverse backgrounds is desirable.  Must have a car, valid driver’s license, and required insurance liability limits for use in work related tasks.

Dads Worker/ Employment Specialist
Description: Develop relationships with area agencies that focus on activities that promote self-sufficiency.  Develop relationships with fathers participating in the DMD program to enhance their employability through job training and/or education.  Provide transportation with program vehicle when appropriate to assist with enrollment in job training/education programs.  Work with DMD Dad’s Workers to best serve program participants. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.  Experience with home visiting, working with fathers, at-risk families and families from diverse backgrounds is desirable.  Must have a car, valid driver’s license, and required insurance liability limits for use in work related tasks.

Dads Supervisor
Description: Provide oversight for program serving fathers of young children.  Responsibilities include promoting services for fathers throughout the community, developing relationships with community providers, particularly with area agencies that focus on activities to promote self-sufficiency, and overall grant management including evaluation, budget, and federal reporting responsibilities. Qualifications:     Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.  Management and supervisory experience required.  Experience with home visiting, working with fathers, at-risk families and families from diverse backgrounds is desirable.  Must have a car, valid driver’s license, and required insurance liability limits for use in work related tasks.

Registered Nurses
Provide community-nursing services to children, birth to three, with developmental delay, disabilities, and/or special health care needs in the home and/or community.   Case management, assessment of heath status and development, implementation of service plans through education, coaching and modeling to adult caregivers, monitoring child’s health needs and providing consultation.   Experience working with children from birth to three years of age.  Home visiting experience preferable.Licensed as a Registered Nurse by Department of Health and graduate from Board approved and accredited nursing program.  

Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Provide occupational therapy services to children, birth to three, with developmental delay, disabilities, and/or special health care needs in the home and/or community.  Work as member of a multi-disciplinary team. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and professional license from the RI Department of Health.

Early Intervention Physical Therapist
Provide physical therapy services to children, birth to three, with developmental delay, disabilities, and/or special health care needs in the home and/or community.  Work as member of a multi-disciplinary team.  Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from a Board approved Physical Therapy program and professional license from the RI Department of Health.

Lead Teacher
Bachelors degree or Masters degree in early childhood education or Bachelor’s degree in related field with 18 credits in Early Childhood Education level Teacher to plan and organize developmentally appropriate experiences/activities for children, establish warm and supportive relationships, work with the head teacher to implement curriculum based on best practices. Ensure classroom compliance with DCYF regulations and Head Start performance standards. Orient, train and supervise teacher assistants.

Kids Connect Clinician, Family Counseling Program
Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of children, parents, and families. Complete intakes and develop Therapeutic Integration Plans for children receiving Kids Connect services. Provide clinical supervision to Therapeutic Integration Specialists in Head Start or Child Care classrooms. Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients of the Family Counseling Program. Maintain accurate client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames. Applicants must have at least a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling or a related field from an accredited school and two (2) years experience in clinical counseling services with children and families.