Central Falls Workforce Specialist - 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: Assists very low/low/moderate income, unemployed and underemployed Central Falls residents and those seeking a better job to develop and implement “Career Pathway Plans” that identify individualized employment goals and strategies, job training needs, and steps to overcome barriers to employment.  Utilizes the research-based Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPATH) model in providing one-on-one support for program participants to help them improve their financial standing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish verbal and written required.
• Central Falls resident preferred
• Experience with workforce development, job trainings programs, job placement programs, etc. preferred
• Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative required.
• 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.

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.