What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Preservation Worker position at Children's Friend?
š We're Hiring: Family Preservation Worker
š Location: Providence, RIĀ
š Full-time | Department: Family Preservation
š¼ Reports to: Family Preservation Supervisor
Are you passionate about helping families thrive and stay together? Childrenās Friend is looking for a Family Preservation Worker to join our dedicated team working with at-risk families to promote safety, stability, and well-being.
š§©Ā What Youāll Do:
Conduct in-depth assessments of referred families
Develop and implement collaborative family service plans
Provide home-based services including parent training and family counseling
Link families to mental health, school, and community-based supports
Maintain detailed client records and documentation
Coordinate case conferences and follow through to service termination
- Implement the plan through the provision of home-based services, including individual and family counseling, parent training, and linkage with schools and community agencies in collaboration with Family Preservation team.
š§ Ā What Weāre Looking For:
Ā Bachelor's Degree required, Masters, preferred in Social Work.
Experience with at-risk families, mental health, and service coordination.
Strong time management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work flexible hours and participate in trainings.
Valid driverās license, reliable transportation, and insurance required
Comfortable working with databases and Microsoft Office tools
š± Why Join Childrenās Friend?
At Childrenās Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, youāll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.
š Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us atĀ talent@cfsri.org.
Childrenās Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:- Medical Dental and Vision coverageĀ
- Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
- Employer-paid Life and Disability insuranceĀ
- Flex Spending AccountsĀ
- 12 HolidaysĀ
- Competitive Vacation BenefitsĀ
- Training and Professional DevelopmentĀ
- Education AssistanceĀ
- Student Loan Repayment AssistanceĀ