Full-Time Residential Counselor will be eligible to receive a $500.00 Sign-on Bonus within 6 months of employment!

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

Position Summary:
To provide supervision of families and children in an emergency shelter setting. To maintain the safety of residents, to make sure all house rules are being followed according to the Policy & Procedures Manual. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each Resident.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience required.
• Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights and weekends as scheduled.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
• The capabilities to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include the use of passive physical restraint.
• Excellent communication skills needed.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record

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.
Join our FAMILY today!

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.