FSRI- Department Director, DCYF Best Start

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!  

Position Summary: As an integral member of the leadership team within the Health Department at FSRI, responsible for the administrative oversight of assigned staff and programmatic initiatives that span from birth to adulthood including overall community health and wellness. Represent the department/ agency at both internal and external subcommittees/meetings. Responsible for reaching target budgetary and programmatic goals, ensures best practice standards, development of new cutting-edge integrated care initiatives and management of assigned contracts. Oversee programs and/or staff who are working to reduce patients SDoH, health concerns, mental health and recovery issues. Participates in the Agencys leadership team and subcommittees as scheduled.

Qualifications:

• A Masters degree in a human service or public health field (psychology, social work, public health administration, marriage/family, etc.) required.
• Experience in settings that provide disease management, treatment of substance use, mental health and high-risk medical issues that impair wellness of patients.
• Knowledge of medical settings and ability to navigate the healthcare system required.
• Prior clinical and/or administrative oversight experience preferred.
• Experience with Integrated Care initiatives.
• Knowledge in the delivery of medical and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and families.
• Knowledge of community wellness and the road to equity.
• Ability to work remotely with knowledge of how to navigate various computer systems and data bases.
• Must pass a DCYF and criminal record clearance.
• Possession of a valid drivers license, reliable transportation and auto insurance also required. Bilingual skills a plus.
• Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, 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.
• Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements.
• Ability to adhere to all vaccination requirements necessary to work in a healthcare setting.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
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About Us: Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state.  We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities – we succeed by lifting others.  FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields – every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives.  We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.