Information & Referral Specialist Jobs in Rhode Island

Job Title: Director of Social Work Company: Location: Smithfield, RI Description: Cortland Place a Beautiful Nursing/ Assisted Living is currently seeking a LICSW or BSW . The preferred individual should have excellent assessment skills, highly organized, familiar with state regulations and is a strong team player. If interested in being part of a "new leadership team" send resume today today to Register to View Cortlandplace .com

Job Title: Assistant Program Manager - Residential Services Company: Location: Middletown, RI Description: Teach and implement behavior management techniques: counseling, crisis intervention, physical restraint, and perform effectively in crisis situations. Coordinate referrals and intakes with state agency personnel and participate in the client intake meetings; assist staff in the assessment and treatment of clients; and ensure appropriate client/case coverage. Provide assistance to the Program Manager in quality assurance program services, personnel and administration. Due to the nature of the workflow and level of responsibility this position may go beyond a forty-hour week. A Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field is required, and experience in working in Child Welfare preferred. A valid driver?s license is required. The competitive benefits program offered by Child & Family includes: ? Medical, dental and vision insurance ? Life and long-term insurance ? Employee Recruitment Program (ERP) ? 401(k) investment program and retirement plan ? Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ? Generous paid annual ? vacation and sick leave ? Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) C&F is a family-focused and comprehensive social service provider in Newport County. Send resume & cover letter to: Human Resources Child & Family 31 John Clarke Road Middletown, RI 02842 Email: Register to View Fax: Register to View EOE/E-Verify Participant

Job Title: Social Services Caseworker Company: Location: Providence, RI Description: DEPARTMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER JOB DESCRIPTION Social Caseworker Title: Social Caseworker Reports to: Social Casework Supervisor Responsibilities: The Social Caseworker is responsible for preparing bail release and dispositional plans for the calendar attorneys with whom they work. This includes case processing, case management and maintaining a network of treatment referrals for clients. Case Processing: Interview clients in the cellblock or at the Adult Correctional Institutions as needed as part of a screening and assessment process for bail release or long term dispositional planning. Update case files regularly and prior to court dates with notes/memo to file concerning status of the case. Case Management: The Social Caseworker will arrange and coordinate treatment for clients as requested by the calendar attorney(s) with whom he/she works. Calendar attorneys may require presentation of a bail release plan for a client who is awaiting trial or formulation of a dispositional plan for a sentenced client in need of services. This typically includes, but is not limited to: interviewing client and assessing them for appropriate treatment, contacting treatment personnel to arrange admission into treatment, and arranging transportation to treatment. The caseworker may also need to verify clients? status in treatment for review dates set by the court. The Social Caseworker must also maintain a network of service providers with whom they will work to find appropriate services for Public Defender clients. Program Statistics: The Social Caseworker will also provide program statistics to the Social Casework Supervisor on a timely basis as he/she requires. The Social Casework Supervisor will supply a standard form for the purpose of this data collection. Minimum Requirements for the Position: Bachelor of Social Work or related discipline and two years experience. Ability to pass criminal background check required for entry into court and correctional settings. Revised 4/00

Job Title: Residential Counselors (Direct Care) Company: Child & Family Services Location: Middletown, RI Description: 2nd (4 PM - 12 AM) & 3rd (12 AM- 8 AM) shifts available. Full-time or Relief shifts available. Counselors work in our multi-site residential program that serves behaviorally involved, abused and/or neglected youths from 6 to 18 years of age. The right candidates will assume shift responsibility as well as provide a therapeutic environment that promotes the physical and mental health of each resident. Counselors assist residents in developing life skills and work as a part of a therapeutic team, establishing communication and support among co-workers. Counselors are directly responsible for the supervision of clients and the coordination and execution of clients' treatment plans as directed.

Job Title: House Manager - Residential Services Company: Location: Newport, RI Description: Assume overall shift responsibilities working with females - ages 16-18 years. Provide a therapeutic environment to promote the physical and behavioral health of each resident. Assist in developing life skills; work as a part of a therapeutic team to establish open communications and support among co-workers. Plan and coordinate services with Program Manager and Residential Social Worker. The House Manager is directly responsible for the supervision of clients and the coordination and execution of their treatment plans as directed. Due to the nature of the work and client needs, the House Manager is considered a ?direct care position.? This position is a ?live-in? position where employees work for 3 days straight-including sleeping for overnights. The shifts are Saturday at 6:00PM through Wednesday at 11:00 AM or Wednesday from 9AM until Saturday 6:00PM. A Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field is preferred; will consider experience in residential or working in Child Welfare services. A valid driver?s license is required. Welcome to Child & Family (C&F), where we strengthen families, their members, and the communities in which they live. Child & Family is a private, 501(c)3 Social Service Agency. Every day since 1866, members of the Newport County community have come together at C&F to receive help, to give help and to support the work of others. 365 days a year, C&F is working throughout our Newport County community to provide compassionate care to all those who are in need. With an outstanding reputation, solid financial history and exceptional professional staff, C&F is the oldest and largest social service agency in Newport County. It is where people turn for help with personal and family emergencies and crisis. The competitive benefits program offered by Child & Family includes: ? Medical and dental insurance ? Life and long-term insurance ? Employee Referral Program (ERP) ? 401(k) investment program and retirement plan ? Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ? Paid annual leave - sick and vacation time ? Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Child & Family 31 John Clarke Road Middletown, RI 02842 Email to Register to View Fax: Register to View EOE/E-Verify Participant

Job Title: Family Advocate Company: Location: Newport, RI Description: Safety Net Family Advocate: East Bay Community Action Program is looking for a Safety Net Family Advocate. The position will be located in Newport. Responsibilities will include activities related to intake, assessment, information and referral, goal setting, and self sufficiency planning according to the benchmark goals established by the funding source. The Family Advocate will provide case management services that link clients to services that will lead to the stabilization of their situation, supervise staff and/or provide implementation of the Food Pantry Program, submit reports required by EBCAP for the Safety Net Grant and other reports that may be required by the Director of Social Services. Required Qualifications for this position: ?Demonstrated knowledge of state and community resources and the ability to impart this knowledge to consumers ?Strong knowledge and commitment to serving families of diverse social and economic backgrounds ?Strong verbal and written communication skills, bi-lingual a plus ?Computer skills BA/BS Degree in Human Services or related field and one year experience in the field of Human Services. 30 hrs/week with benefits. Please send resume to EBCAP, Attn: SSmith, 19 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 or email to Register to View EOE/AAAd ID: 3174110

Job Title: Clinical Social Worker (MSW) Company: Landmark Medical Location: Woonsocket, RI Description: Clinical Social Worker (MSW) Department: Social Services Schedule: Part-time Shift: Evening shift Hours: Variable Job Details: - Master's Degree Landmark MedicalCenter is an acute care community hospital offering a full range of services to include emergency, diagnostic, medical, surgical, psychiatric, and obstetric care. Landmark is located in northern RI, just 20 minutes north of Providence and approximately 50 minutes south of Boston. We arecurrently seeking a part time Clinical Social Worker.Master's degree in Social Work. Current RI licensure required.Previous hospital experience. Landmark offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes HealthMate Coast to Coast, Blue Cross Dental, life insurance,health and dependent care reimbursement accounts,403(b)plan, and a generous paid time off program. Free on-site parking for all employees. Be part of agrowing, progressive organization, send resume to Register to View or fax to Register to View . Landmark is a Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Use Only: monster

Job Title: Clinical Manager Social Work Company: Rhode Island\/Hasbro Hospital Location: Providence, RI Description: Clinical Manager - Clinical Social Work - Hasbro Children's Hospital The Clinical Manager working in the Clinical Social Work Unit reports to the Director ? Clinical Social Work, supervises staff in assigned division. Assists Director for program development assigned division. Responsible for coordination and daily management of Clinical Social Work Staff in Hasbro Children's Hospital. Conducts performance reviews and provides direct clinical social work. When applying, please refer to requisition number R10-0847. Master?s Degree in Social Work and certified independent Social Worker (C.I.S.W.) Ability to address specific needs of patients served in assigned area of responsibility; this includes issues relating to age and stage of development and the particular special needs and cultural patterns of the patient population being served. Analytical ability necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results. Ability to effectively interact with patients, families medical staff and outside agencies in providing services. Interpersonal skills necessary to coordinate sand supervise Social Workers and others in clinical area. Administrative skills necessary to assist in development and implementation of departmental programs as assigned by the Director. EXPERIENCE: Three to five years of clinical experience and training in social work incorporating clinical, supervisory and administrative expense in a health and/or mental health setting with special emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area. PREFERRED: Current license in RI at LICSW level; five years experience in a pediatric setting. Five plus years experience managing Clinical Social Workers in a children's hospital; demonstrated clinical expertise in a clinical area.

Job Title: United Way-211 Administrator Director Company: Family Service Of Rhode Island Location: Providence, RI Description: UW211 is the fastest and easy way to get information when you need it. One call gives you access to resources across Rhode Island for you, your family or a friend. UW211 services are confidential, free and available 24/7. Family Service, which operates the 211 call center for United way of Rhode Island is looking for an Administrative Director who has strong leadership and supervisory skills, financial and budget experience running a program, strong knowledge of community resources, and experience in program administration, including at least 3 years of executive program or organizational leadership. equal opportunity employment, e-verify & affirmative action employer

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Company: Providence College Location: Providence, RI Description: Substance Abuse /Clinical Counselor/Full-Time/Academic YearDepartment: Personal Counseling Overview:Provide clinical counseling to students experiencing psychological problems and/or personal adjustment difficulties which impact their emotional and/or developmental and academic functioning. Provide substance abuse counseling to students who require psychological services due to problematic alcohol and/or drug use behaviors. Reports to:Director of Personal Counseling Essential Duties: 1. Assess level of alcohol/drug abuse, intervene with students so assessed ranging from misuse, abuse, to addiction, referral of students to off-campus resources, and/or to medical leave; follow up with students involved in alcohol emergencies requiring ER intervention; coordinate with the Dean of Student Conduct and Dean of Students on mandatory alcohol education and counseling; conduct workshops collaboratively with Residence Life and Health Educator regarding connection of alcohol use and sexual assault. 2. Assess student's emotional, psychological, behavioral, and developmental concerns which impact current level of functioning; conduct extensive clinical interviews; formulate appropriate treatment plan; and coordinate off-campus resources. 3. Provide clinical counseling on an individual and group basis; develop and implement treatments plans; design realistic treatment goals; monitor symptom reduction, reassess students need on an ongoing basis. 4. Provide crisis intervention for students experiencing acute emotional distress as a result of varying emergencies such as trauma (i.e. rape), death (parent, friend, etc.), or who are a danger to themselves or others. 5. Consult and educate with administration, support staff, students, parents, and counseling regarding clinical issues, psychological factors impacting the lives and mental health functioning of students and relevant topics affecting the well-being of the campus community (e.g. sexual assault, substance abuse, and violence). 6. Maintain case records utilizing Titanium Software System. 7. Develop new and innovative approaches to proactively and preventively reach out to students prior to the development of serious problems in their career as students in college. This may include researching efforts at other colleges and working with other departments within Student Affairs and the faculty as well as with instructional media services. Marginal Duties: 1. Perform all other duties as may be required. Education and Experience Required: Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in clinical or counseling psychology plus 2 years' post-internship; MSW, or closely related discipline, with clinical internship component. Five year's experience plus continuing professional education and/or a combination of education and experience. Experience with young adult population with diverse cultural backgrounds; demonstrated clinical experience with mental health issues and psychological disorders; experience with emergency mental health interventions. Experience as Substance Abuse Counselor inclusive of evaluation, treatment and outreach programming. Mental health licensure or certification required with additional substance abuse counseling certification preferred. Providence College is a Roman Catholic, four-year, liberal arts institution founded by and operated under the auspices of the Dominican Friars. The College especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission. Providence College encourages applications by women and persons of color.An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerTo apply: http://www.providence.edu/About+PC/Employment+Opportunities/ Application Information Contact: Joyce Hammer Human Resources Providence College Online App. Form: http://www.providence.edu/About+PC/Employment+Opportunities/ More Information on Providence College Institutional Profile Current openings for Providence College on HigherEdJobs.com. Providence College web site City of Providence web site Providence College is a Roman Catholic, four-year, liberal arts institution founded by and operated under the auspices of the Dominican Friars. The College especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission. Providence College encourages applications by women and persons of color.An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer