What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Partner, Community Health Team position at FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC?
Job Details
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!
Position Summary: As part of the Community Health Team (CHT), the Family Support Partner will work collaboratively with FSRI’s team members, Community Health Workers and Behavioral Health Clinicians. The Family Support Partner will assist with a patient’s needs and well-being through individual goal setting, advocacy, mentorship, education, and addressing/ameliorating social determinant of health barriers. The Family Support Partner may have lived experience which may come from individual or family experiences/interactions with a variety of systems.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma required.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Cultural sensitivity is necessary to work with a diverse client population.
- Knowledge of computers and medical records required.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance is also required.
- Complete necessary immunizations needed to work in a health care setting.
- Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
- Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
Physical Requirements: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:
- Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Salary : $19 - $24
