Project Director

Employer : Family Service of Rhode Island

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Hope Street

Providence, RI 02904

Contact : Genesis Fuentes

Phone : 4014927583

Email : Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

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

Position Summary : This is a half-time (20 hours / week) position responsible for the launch and overall administration and project management of the new Go Team School Violence Prevention Project funded by the Office for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. This project involves a partnership between FSRI, the Central Falls School District and the Central Falls Police Department who will collectively identify and support children and youth at high risk for youth violence, victimization, and / or family disruption in order to prevent / reduce school violence in all Central Falls public schools (elementary through high schools), improve school safety, and prevent youth violence and victimization.

Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in human services related field preferred, though FSRI will consider a variety of related bachelor level or higher educational degrees and / or clinical credentials.
• Experience working with youth and families impacted by violence and other forms of trauma exposure required.
• Strong project management and communication skills required, including collaborating with and coordinating the activities of a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance required.
• Prior experience with federal grants, program development, budget management, and program direction preferred.
• Central Falls residents encouraged to apply!
• Bilingual English / Spanish capacity preferred; bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements :

Employees in this position must have the ability to :

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 anyway. 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. Join our FAMILY today!

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.

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Positions Available

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Application Period

Friday, December 06, 2024 through Friday, February 28, 2025

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