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

Position Summary: The APRI Wellness Specialist provides holistic, and practical support for people living with HIV. Based out of APRI’s Wellness Center at our Hope Street location, the Wellness Specialist builds relationships with APRI clients in order to keep them connected to care. Central to this role is the administration of our Food Pantry, and Nutritional Supplement Program in collaboration with our Dietician. This is the primary point of encounter for our clients, and a hub of multiple resources for people living with HIV.

Qualifications:

• Committed to and enthusiastic about APRI's mission and programs. 
• Equipped to work with multicultural and diverse populations.  
• Knowledge of available resources pertaining to healthcare systems, social services, basic needs, and more.
• A working knowledge of the social determinants of health is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and demonstrated ability to adapt and learn new databases.
• Ability to document in and navigate an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Must possess a Community Health Worker certification or must become certified within one year of employment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to LGBTQ clients, racial and ethnic minorities, those living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse.
• Ability to travel to various locations as necessary; possession of a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required. 
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

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

• Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Follow professional dress codes of both FSRI and primary health care sites.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment as needed. 
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to complete Community Health Worker Training within six months of start.

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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Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four 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.