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

Position Summary: The Cedar Intern will participate in home visits with Community Health Workers to complete Needs Assessments, Family Care Plans, health screenings, and coordination of care. This is an opportunity for an undergraduate individual interested in learning more about Family Home visiting programs, care coordination and special healthcare needs.  This is an unpaid internship opportunity for hours towards credit-awarding programs. Duration and hours are flexible based on the needs of the student(s), and may be adjusted depending on Intern’s individual degree program requirements and credit needs, while coordinating with the Program Director on the needs of the program.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Shadow program staff based on the student’s learning requirements and/or interests  
• Assist in coordination of care with clients and providers (I.e. locating resources, making referrals, communicating with providers, etc.)
• Assist in maintaining accurate and updated program materials
• Assist with community outreach and engagement activities

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education in an accredited degree awarding program, preferably in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work or a related field  
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment and still meet deadlines
• Possession of a functional computer with webcam and speaker capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and follow- up skills
• Proactive problem prevention and issue resolution skills  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Requirements: Employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from community locations and office sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Communicate effectively.

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.