Careers
Each position at Communities for People (CFP) offers the opportunity to change someone’s life…perhaps your own! CFP welcomes individuals from all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. At CFP you will work in an enjoyable working environment with a team of dedicated staff. CFP is an equal opportunity employer and offers generous benefits, including:
- Cost shared health and dental care
- Excellent paid time off benefits, Full Time 3+ weeks and Part Time 1+ weeks in first year, with subsequent increases up to your fifth year
- 12 paid holidays
- Retirement plans
- Training and professional development workshops
- Life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employee
We are committed to creating an environment in which all of our team members feel valued, included, and empowered to fully participate, bring their full selves to their work, and confidently bring great ideas to the table in service of our mission. Communities for People is proud to support our JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) council, a group of staff members who work to ensure the agency policies, practices and service delivery is continually evolving to ensure a supportive, positive, and inclusive environment for all.
My favorite thing about working in foster care utilizing the strengths in the community, learning more about the members in our community, and being a part of a team that helps children to experience safe, supportive, and nurturing environments.
– Jordan, RI staff member
Current Openings
Career opportunities are available in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
MASSACHUSETTS
Educational Coordinator (Part-time)- Hyde Park
Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $1000!!!
- $250 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
- $250 on 6-month anniversary
- $500 on your 1 Year Anniversary.
Part-time Educational Coordinator
Desire to make a difference in a youth or family’s life!
Company Overview:
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. CFP will provide you with professional experience, great benefits and working environment. EOE
You will be responsible for ensuring all assigned Department of Children and Family clients receive all appropriate educational services which include: timely communication with school departments, developing formal affiliation agreements and maintenance of individual youth’s records.
As an Educational Coordinator you must be able to:
- Be dependable and reliable
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings for all families receiving services
- Develop educational plans based on family meetings
- Attend meetings as assigned, which may include traveling around the state
- Complete all necessary paperwork efficiently and in a timely manner
- Proficient in report writing and computer skills
- Work collaboratively to ensure quality service provision is provided
Educational Coordinator Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
- Work experience with DCF involved families, provider community and/or related service provider and 766 Special Education programs
- Knowledge of DCF practices and policies preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license and transportation
Educational Coordinator Benefits:
- 12 paid holidays
- Weekly pay
- Time off benefits (pro-rated)
- Medial, dental and vision insurance (pro-rated)
Pay: Part Time (20 hours ) $28,000-$30,000 annually
EFSS CASEWORKER (Homebased Caseworker)
Hiring to serve communities in 2 locations:
- South Central Massachusetts
- Greater Boston Area
Company Overview:
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. Our Enhanced Family Support Services (EFSS) team is looking for a Case Worker. EOE
Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!
- $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
- $500 on 6-month anniversary
- $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.
Salary: $55,000
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- 12 paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Time off accruals
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pathway to a long-term career
- Hybrid Work Schedule
Case Worker Responsibilities:
- Provide intensive community-based services to youth and their families
- Ensure individual records are maintained to licensing and accreditation standards
- Monitor and track client’s day to day activities
- Development and oversight of treatment planning,
- Ensuring implementation of family centered practice
- Advocacy role for the families
- Maintain collateral contacts
- Facilitates case conferences and discharge conferences for clients
- Actively participating in staff meeting and group supervision
- Providing support to program staff
- Crisis management
- Provide on-call support.
Case Worker Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s of Social Work or 5 years relevant experience
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Adheres to timelines
- Interpersonal skills
- Culturally Responsive
- Knowledge of community resources
- Excellent writing skills
EFSS CLINICIAN (Homebased Clinician)
We are excited to announce the launch of our Enhanced Family Support Services Program in Massachusetts! Are you seeking an opportunity to make a difference as a clinician on the team? Apply now to join our agency and help shape this programs success!
Hiring to serve communities in 2 locations:
- South Central Massachusetts
- Greater Boston Area
Company Overview:
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. Our Enhanced Family Support Services (EFSS) team is looking for a Clinician. EOE
Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!
- $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
- $500 on 6-month anniversary
- $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.
Salary: $65,000-$70,000
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- 12 paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Time off accruals
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pathway to a long-term career
- Hybrid Work Schedule
Clinician Responsibilities:
- Providing in-home therapeutic support services to parents, caretakers, and youth involved with DCF i.e. weekly family meetings, assessments
- Oversee the treatment planning and assist with the case management of clients
- Ensuring implementation of family centered practice
- Advocacy role for the families working with community partners
- Development and implementation of Individual Service Plans
- Facilitates case conferences and discharge conferences for clients
- Oversight of coordinating psychiatric and psychological appointments
- Provide supervision and parenting supports for families in preparation to reunification
- Overseeing timely notification of referral dispositions
- Actively participating in staff meeting and group supervision
- Providing clinical support to program staff
- Maintaining client documentation and files
- Crisis management
- Providing on-call support
Clinician Qualifications:
- Masters of Social Work or related field
- Independently Licensed preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Mush have valid driver’s license and own transportation
- Excellent writing and organizational skills
- Culturally Responsive
- Knowledge of community resources
FCT PRACTITIONER (Child and Family Therapist)
We are excited to announce the launch of our Family Centered Treatment Program in Massachusetts! Are you seeking an opportunity to make a difference as a practitioner on the team? Apply now to join our agency and help shape this programs success!
Hiring to serve communities in 2 locations:
- South Central Massachusetts
- Greater Boston Area
Company Overview:
By joining the Communities for People team, we will help you gain professional experience and exposure to the Massachusetts child welfare system. Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. EOE
Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!
- $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
- $500 on 6-month anniversary
- $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.
Salary structure: Range is based on qualifications and experience.
Bachelor Level: $55,000
Master’s Level: $65,000-$70,000
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- 12 paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Time off accruals
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pathway to a long-term career
- Hybrid Work Schedule
Family Centered Treatment Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Utilize an evidence-based model to engage and facilitate weekly individual/family sessions
- Provide on-call crisis support for assigned families
- Provide the services with a variance of days/hours designed to respond to the client/family needs/schedule
- Caseloads of (4-6) with a minimum of at least 2 multi hour sessions weekly
- Timely attendance at all team meetings
- Provide transportation to scheduled appointments, as needed
- Promptly submit all required reports and documentation
Family Centered Treatment Practitioner Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Human Services or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle required
- Strong report writing
- Ability to interact with a wide range of individuals
- Culturally Responsive
- Knowledge of state’s human service network
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Homebased Program Director
We are excited to announce the launch of our Enhanced Family Support Services Program in Massachusetts! Are you seeking an opportunity to make a difference as the Program Director of the team? Apply now to join our agency and help shape this programs success!
Hiring to serve communities in 2 locations:
- South Central Massachusetts
- Greater Boston Area
Company Overview:
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. Our Enhanced Family Support Services (EFSS) team is looking for a Case Worker. EOE
Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!
- $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
- $500 on 6-month anniversary
- $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- 12 paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Time off accruals
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pathway to a long-term career
- Hybrid Work Schedule
Program Director Responsibilities:
- Oversee the process and services of the intensive community-based programs to youth and their families.
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure highest quality and effective services.
- Oversees pre-screening, intake, treatment & discharge processes & protocols.
- Leads administrative team and staff meeting assuring documentation and filing of admin. team/ staff meeting minutes.
- Maintains all license, accreditation, client and program records.
- Assures compliance with funding source reporting demands including incident reports, quarterly and clinical documentation.
- Responsible for continuous quality improvement for the program.
- Oversees all aspects of staffing including hiring, orientation and ongoing supervision.
- Delegates work fittingly and within the organizational structure and stays cognizant of staff abilities, work assignments and contract commitments.
- Demonstrates fitness for team leadership in ethics, boundaries, respect and role modeling of relationships for youth and staff
- Partners with payers seeking ways of accommodating their evolving needs
- Markets program with prospective customers to increase program census.
- Demonstrates fiscal leadership in managing budgets.
- On-call for crisis situations
Program Director Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or relevant filed
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with similar client populations in human service or treatment settings and 2 years in management.
Program Director - Emergency Residence
Company Overview:
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. CFP will provide you with professional experience, great benefits and pleasant working environment. EOE
Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!
- $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
- $500 on 6-month anniversary
- $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.
Job Summary:
To uphold the CFP philosophy and values of care; to assume responsibility for the daily operation of the site; to provide supervision to direct care staff; and to provide orientation for new client (regarding tasks such as: the routines , limits and house rules in conjunction with the house staff).
Program Director Duties and Responsibilities:
- To provide a safe and nurturing home-like environment.
- To supervise and carry out the treatment and educational plans designed for each client.
- To assign the appropriate level of responsibilities and/or tasks to each client and Direct Care Counselor.
- To observe and evaluate each client in terms of their compliance with the rules of the program.
- To develop and monitor activities meeting the educational, recreational, physical and emotional needs of each client.
- To keep close contact with the client’s families and monitor all family contact.
- To attend treatment planning conferences.
- To provide site leadership and encourage teamwork.
- To supervise and evaluate Direct Care Counselor performance and implement, when necessary, corrective action plans.
- To coordinate weekly staff meetings.
- To provide orientation and on site training for staff members.
- To create and submit weekly staff schedules to the appropriate administrative staff.
- To represent the program to visitors and outside agencies.
- To maintain and monitor agency standards for the physical site and to ensure that staff are familiar with the standards.
- To act as an advocate for the clients and the staff of the house.
- To provide weekly written records to the program office including logs, incident reports, menus, budget materials, home visit records, staff time sheets.
- To monitor, pay and control house expenses, primarily telephone bills and purchase of common objects.
- Participate in the on-call rotation.
- Utilize Virtual Gateway
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in human services or related field, and one-year prior experience working with either children or youth in a residential care setting
- Minimum of one-year of experience in a supervisory role.
- Education may be substituted for five or more years’ experience with two years of supervision/management experience.
- MAP certification preferred; if not, must be certified within first three months.
Experience:
- Good writing and documentation skills as well as organizational ability.
- Ability to manage staff.
- Must be culturally responsive and possess the ability to relate professionally to a wide range of clients and staff.
Pay: $57,000-$60,000 annually
Residential Clinician
Company Overview:
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. We are looking for a Clinician for a residential Program. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. CFP will provide you with professional experience, great benefits and pleasant working environment. EOE
Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!
- $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
- $500 on 6-month anniversary
- $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary based on experience and licensure
- Trainings and Professional Development
- Paid Holidays
- 3+ weeks of time off benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Pathway to a long-term career
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Emergency Residence Job Summary:
You will be responsible for coordinating and developing appropriate treatment plans for youth and families referred to our Emergency Residence STARR program (Stabilization, Assessment. Rapid Re-integration).
Emergency Residence Clinician Responsibilities:
- Coordinate entire intake process for clients
- Develop and regularly monitor individual treatment plans for each client including required assessments and treatment reviews
- Provide clinical input to team regarding client’s treatment
- Provide crisis intervention and conduct meetings with clients in crisis
- Attend all treatment meetings and crisis meetings for clients
- Conduct regular case and discharge conferences on all clients
- Coordinate all dental, medical, psychiatric. psychological, and therapy services for clients as needed
- Provide vocational guidance and arrange home visits and family contacts for clients
- Ensure files are up to date and progress reports are written and forwarded to appropriate stakeholders as well as kept up to licensing/accreditation standards
- Review and submit progress notes to referring agency monthly
- Work with other community resources, services, courts, state agencies and schools, and act as liaison to state agencies licensing staff
- Attend all weekly meetings, in-service trainings, and orientation programs
- Be on-call to staff and provide emergency staffing when necessary
Emergency Residence Clinician Requirements:
- Master’s in Social Work or related field
- Knowledge of community resources and service planning
- Excellent writing skills and time management
- Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle
- 1-3 years clinical experience in non-profit environment; preferably experience working directly with youth and families
Group Home Summary:
Oversee the treatment planning and clinical case management needs for the youth in the program.
Group Home Clinician Responsibilities:
- Provide residents with direct clinical services, including case management, individual treatment, group work or clinically appropriate services
- Complete all required clinical documentation including clinical assessments, Relapse Prevention Plans, and Individual Treatment Plans
- Manage referrals for placement at the program and oversee the intake process
- Determine appropriate transition and discharge plans for all residents
- Assist program staff to develop individualized behavior management plans and support staff to understand and respond to individual youth treatment concerns
- Facilitate case conferences and discharge planning for all residents
- Assist with family engagement, permanency planning and life-skills development for all residents.
- Oversee coordination of community-based psychiatric, psychological, medical and dental services for all clients
- Actively participate in the Program Administrative Team, weekly staff meetings and group supervision
- Participate in agency activities to support the implementation of clinical best practices and improve the clinical skills of agency staff
- Provide on-call support
Group Home Clinician Qualifications:
- Bachelors (Master’s preferred) in social work or related field
- At least 3 years of clinical experience
- Prior familiarity with the Massachusetts child welfare systems,
- Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle
- Ability to participate in CFP MA afterhours on-call support service
Residential Direct Care Counselor
Job Description
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. We are looking for 2nd and 3rd shift (overnight) Direct Care Counselors for our Somerville, Brighton, Newton and Boston locations. EOE
Residential Direct Care Counselor Duties and Responsibilities:
- Dependability and reliability
- Ensure that the clients are receiving proper care
- Providing a safe physical/emotional environment
- Providing supervision
- Assist in developing and carrying out goals
- Excellent at conflict management
- Provide transportation as necessary
- Adhere to site policies, routines, and procedures
- Maintain certifications and trainings
- Attend weekly meetings, in-service trainings and orientation programs
Residential Direct Care Counselor Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalency
- Valid driver’s license
- Own reliable transportation
- Bilingual (Spanish) a HUGE plus
- Depending on the program, must complete MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification within 3 months of hire date
- One year minimum experience working directly with adolescents and/or children OR BA/BS in social services or related field with no direct work experience
Residential Direct Care Counselor Benefits:
- 12 Paid holidays
- Time off benefits
- Weekly pay checks
- Trainings and professional development
- Medical and dental benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.75 – $22.25 per hour
Bonus. FULL TIME candidates can earn up to $2000!!!
- $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
- $500 on 6-month anniversary
- $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.
RHODE ISLAND (PROVIDENCE, RI)
Assistant Program Director of Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP)
Job Summary:
The Assistant Program Director is responsible for supporting the Program Director in the overall day-to-day operation of the program including: Reporting data summary reports, staff audit data for paperwork, service delivery to clients in accord with all contracts, licenses, accreditation and agency policies and procedures. Provides clinical and administrative supervision to Family Support Care Coordinators and Family Support Partners including oversight of Flex Funding and its accurate documentation. The Assistant Program Director supervises the Wrap Supervisor and all members of the program team. EOE.
Sign on bonus:
$750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.
Benefits:
- Paid training and professional development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous time off benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Additional retention bonus on qualification: $500 at 180 days and an additional $750 bonus at the year mark.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assures that all program staff are oriented and trained as per agency policy.
- Provides ongoing supervision to assigned supervisees.
- Monitors and signs-off all Treatment Plans of the Family Support Partner (FSP);
- Attends all required Agency In-service trainings and meetings
- Represents CFP’s FCCP through participation in external stakeholder meetings and workgroups and trade organizations. Will participate in communication with external stakeholders and partners as needed.
- Participates in hiring and training of a sufficiently skilled work force.
- Assures that staff are educated and skilled practitioners of the program model.
- Delivers staff training to assure core competencies
- Oversees staff performance evaluation processes
- Builds staff morale, rewarding staff for effective quality improvement initiatives, quality work, and ideas that enhance the program and agency mission.
- Facilitates assigned weekly staff meetings to refine service delivery, documenting and filing staff meeting notes and follow-through efforts.
- Maintain and control access to program case records
- Stays current regarding evolving best practice and treatment models.
- Measures and takes steps to improve performance-based indicators of care (satisfaction, training, incidents, outcomes, etc.)
- Assists in conducting internal investigation as needed, demonstrating commitment to the highest standards of ethical inquiry and quality improvement principles.
- Regularly shares outcome data with Supervisor seeking feedback and suggestions for opportunities to improve care.
- Knowledgeable about clients’ service plan needs. Implements Quarterly Case Record reviews
- Attends treatment planning meetings and periodic reviews as necessary.
- Accompany the FSCC and/or FSP on home visits as necessary.
- Assists with Marketing the program with prospective customers to increase program census
- Maintains all license, accreditation, client and program records.
- Ensures the highest quality of services & service environment
- On-call for crisis situations
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in relevant field
- Independent Licensure Required
- Seasoned human services professionals with at least 3 years of experience working with similar client populations in human service or treatment settings and 2 years in management.
Experience:
- Work experience with DCYF involved families, provider community and/or related service providers.
- Proficiency in report writing and computer skills.
- Knowledge of DCYF practices and policies.
Salary : $80,000-$85,000 Annually
Behavioral Specicialist - Foster Care
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. EOE
Benefits:
- $750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid training and professional development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous time off benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To cover all assigned shifts in foster home (nontraditional hours).
- To provide a safe physical/emotional environment.
- To provide supervision of activities when needed.
- To help develop and carry-out treatment goals for individual clients as outlined in treatment plans and/or ISP goals and objectives
- Develop specific behavioral plan with client, foster parent and social worker to address behaviors within the home and community settings
- To recognize and confront inappropriate behavior and redirect clients according to treatment goals and house standards.
- Assist in transitioning youth and families from homes.
- Maintain cultural competency in working with a variety of families
- To encourage input and participation in house routines and to encourage integration within the community.
- Ability to set limits and to form appropriate relationships with clients.
- Provide transportation for clients as needed.
- Crisis management
- To attend weekly meetings, in-service trainings, and orientation programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid driver’s license and transportation
- Own reliable transportation
- Bilingual (Spanish) a HUGE plus
Pay: $22.00 hourly
Family Service Care Coordinator (FCCP)
Benefits:
- $750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.
- Monthly Retention Bonus of $694.50 per month for full time employment.
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous time off benefits
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Schedule flexibility
- Mileage reimbursement
Company Overview:
Communities for People (CFP) serves youth and families through preventative community services (FCCP), community-based residential programs, managed care networks, adoption, foster care, outpatient services and management information systems. CFP strives to achieve permanency, independence and integration with the community for the youth and families we serve. CFP focuses on strengths to foster self, family and community empowerment. EOE
Family Service Care Coordinator Responsibilities:
Creating a child abuse and neglect prevention network in the cities of Central Falls, East Providence and Pawtucket
- Engage families referred to the FCCP program using the WRAP model principles and philosophy
- Attend all required WRAP and agency trainings and maintains WRAP certification
- Completes all required assessments and documentation in designated timeframes
- Maintains program documentation and family records in accordance with agency and state guidelines
- Completes data collection as required by CFP and DCYF
- Provide comprehensive case management as identified in the family plans and meetings
- Accommodate the cultural, behavioral, medical and any other diverse needs of the families at family team/home meetings
- Identifies and maintains a working knowledge of available community resources to meet the individual needs of each family and ensures the connection of families to culturally relevant community resources and supports
- Works with FCCP team to identify funding or other support for all service needs of the families
- Attend all required meetings
- Provide on-call support
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in human service or related field required
- Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred
- Minimum 3 years working with families
- Must have valid driver’s license and transportation
- Excellent writing, computer and organizational skills
Salary: $40,000-$43,000 annually
Foster Care Social Worker
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. EOE
Benefits:
- $750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid training and professional development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous time off benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To cover all assigned shifts in foster home (nontraditional hours).
- To provide a safe physical/emotional environment.
- To provide supervision of activities when needed.
- To help develop and carry-out treatment goals for individual clients as outlined in treatment plans and/or ISP goals and objectives
- Develop specific behavioral plan with client, foster parent and social worker to address behaviors within the home and community settings
- To recognize and confront inappropriate behavior and redirect clients according to treatment goals and house standards.
- Assist in transitioning youth and families from homes.
- Maintain cultural competency in working with a variety of families
- To encourage input and participation in house routines and to encourage integration within the community.
- Ability to set limits and to form appropriate relationships with clients.
- Provide transportation for clients as needed.
- Crisis management
- To attend weekly meetings, in-service trainings, and orientation programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid driver’s license and transportation
- Own reliable transportation
- Bilingual (Spanish) a HUGE plus
Salary: $40,000-$45,000
Outreach Worker - ILP
***$750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period***
Company Overview:
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. EOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure individual records are maintained to licensing and accreditation standards.
- Development and oversight of treatment planning
- Ensuring implementation of family centered practice
- Providing regular visits and supervision of youth
- Attaining housing and working with Landlords
- Providing life skill instructions
- Advocacy role for the clients
- Maintain collateral contacts
- Facilitates case conferences and discharge conferences for clients
- Coordinating psychiatric, psychological, medical and dental appointments
- Actively participating in staff meeting and group supervision
- Providing support to program staff
- Crisis management
- Provide on-call support.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s of Social Work or related field required
- At least 1 year child welfare experience preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Adheres to timelines
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Excellent writing skills
Benefits :
- Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Generous time off accruals
- 12 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Weekly Pay
Pay: $50,000-$52,000 annually
Professional Foster Parents Needed
To learn more about the licensing process, contact:
Kathryn Botelho
Phone: 401-481-5430
Email: FosterHopeRI@c4p.org
Or visit CFPFosterCare.org
Residential Direct Care Counselor $750 Sign On Bonus
Job Description
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. We are looking for 2nd and 3rd shift (overnight) Direct Care Counselors for our Providence locations. EOE
Residential Direct Care Counselor Duties and Responsibilities:
- Dependability and reliability
- Ensure that the clients are receiving proper care
- Providing a safe physical/emotional environment
- Providing supervision
- Assist in developing and carrying out goals
- Excellent at conflict management
- Provide transportation as necessary
- Adhere to site policies, routines, and procedures
- Maintain certifications and trainings
- Attend weekly meetings, in-service trainings and orientation programs
Residential Direct Care Counselor Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalency
- Valid driver’s license
- Own reliable transportation
- Bilingual (Spanish) a HUGE plus
- One year minimum experience working directly with adolescents and/or children OR BA/BS in social services or related field with no direct work experience
Residential Direct Care Counselor Benefits:
- 12 Paid holidays
- Time off benefits
- Weekly pay checks
- Trainings and professional development
- Medical and dental benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
Sign On Bonus: $750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period. Pro-rated for part time and relief staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.50 – $22.00 per hour
Foster Parents We are always accepting applications for Foster Parenting.
There is always a child or adolescent waiting for dedicated foster parents. If you can provide a safe and loving home you can be the difference in the life of a child or adolescent in need. You don’t have to own a home, be married, or even have previous experience fostering children. CFP will provide you with specialized training and ongoing support. You will be working as part of a treatment team and providing the nurturing of a parent. We provide you with and a strong support network of experienced foster care workers and fellow foster parents and you will also be compensated. EOE
To learn more:
RI:
Kathryn Botelho
Phone: 401-481-5430
Email: FosterHopeRI@c4p.org
MA:
Kristopher Harrison
Phone: 617-708-4510
Email: kharrison@c4p.org
Internships
To learn more possible internship opportunities and their availability please contact Sarah Sadooghi at (617) 801-4614.