What are the responsibilities and job description for the FSRI - Part-time Bilingual Housing Navigator, Family Unification position at The City of Providence?
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!
Position Summary: Provides housing information, referral, advocacy, and support to housing insecure families referred to Family Service of RI by DCYF. Will aid families with locating housing units and working with landlords to secure appropriate eligible units. Assists with outreach and engagement to expand access to underserved communities in the Health Division continuum. Processes requests for security deposit assistance to provide needed support . Provides case management and triage to help clients address barriers to maintaining stable and safe housing.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in human/social service field or relevant field with one-year field experience preferred. In lieu of college degree, a high school diploma/equivalent with 4 years of case management or field experience required
- Experience providing housing support services within Rhode Island preferred
- Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance required
- Must be agreeable to hybrid work environment and flexible scheduling to meet recipient needs
- Bilingual English/Spanish verbal and written required.
- FSRI includes pay incentives for bilingual staff.
- Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires a mix of at-home/virtual, office-based, and community visit work.
- Employees in this position must have the ability to travel to and from office sites and community locations which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
- Employees must also have the ability to lift up to 20lbs
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!
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
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About Us:
At Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI), we succeed by lifting others. Founded in 1892, our long history of non-profit service has always been tailored to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of the diverse Rhode Island community in which we serve. We have three offices located in Providence, but our employees provide impactful services state-wide. We are engaged, committed, and passionate about our work helping others, and care deeply about our mission to advance equity, opportunity, and hope in our communities.
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.
