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:

  1. Cost shared health and dental care
  2. 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
  3. 12 paid holidays
  4. Retirement plans
  5. Training and professional development workshops
  6. Life and disability insurance
  7. 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! Apply Now

Looking for an internship? Contact Emily Buckbee Carey at ecarey@c4p.org or 401-241-3121.

Click here to learn more about becoming a foster parent with CFP, or here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Bilingual Homebased Clinician (EFSS)
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: $67,000-$72,000 annually

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
  • Mush have valid driver’s license and own transportation
  • Excellent writing and organizational skills
  • Culturally Responsive
  • Knowledge of community resources

Apply Now

In-Home Family Therapist (FCT)
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

Apply Now

Program Director - Community Treatment 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 a pleasant working environment. EOE

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 Benefits:

  • 12 Paid holidays
  • Time off benefits
  • Weekly pay checks
  • Trainings and professional development
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

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 qualifications and experience
  • Trainings and Professional Development
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 3+ weeks of time off benefits
  • Medical, Dental Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Pathway to a long-term career
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,160

 

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. 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: $23.75 – $24.25 per hour

  • WEEKEND DIFFERENTIAL PAY OF $2.00 at our Emergency Residence, Community Treatment Residence and LIFE Programs.
  • EMERGENCY RESIDENCE differential pay of $1.50!

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.

Apply Now

RHODE ISLAND (PROVIDENCE, RI)

Behavioral Specialist - 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

Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00-$24.00

 

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
  • 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 Portuguese Creole
  • 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

Apply Now

House Manager

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

Job Summary:

To uphold the CFP philosophy and values of care; to assist the Program Director in the daily operation of the site; to provide supervision to direct care staff; and to provide orientation for new clients (regarding tasks such as: the routines, limits, anchor points, and house rules in conjunction with the house staff).

Job Responsibilities:

  • To provide a safe and nurturing home-like environment.
  • To assign the appropriate level of responsibilities and/or tasks to each client and Direct Care Counselor.
  • To develop and monitor activities that meet the educational, recreational, physical and emotional needs of each client.
  • To prepare regular reports of each client’s progress.
  • To keep close contact with the client’s families and monitor all family contact.
  • To provide consistent supervision to house staff.
  • To provide weekly written records to the program office including; logs, incident reports, menus, budget materials, home visit records, staff time sheets.
  • 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 & monitor agency standards for the physical site and to ensure that staff are familiar with the standards.
  • To provide weekly written records to the program office including; logs, incident reports, menus, budget materials, home visit records, staff time sheets.
  • Provide emergency on-call to site

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

Qualifications:

  • Valid Driver’s License and transportation required.
  • Prefer BS/BA in human services or related field and one year prior experience working with either children, youth or residential care OR High School Graduate with five years residential experience working with children and adolescents.

Hourly Pay Rate Range: $25.50-$26.00

 

Per Diem Clinician

Company Overview:

Communities For People, Inc is dedicated to providing a continuum of care for youth and families involved in foster care and child welfare systems. Our mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to live with a permanent, loving family while continuously improving our programs to meet their evolving needs. EOE.

Job Summary:

Conduct an initial diagnostic assessment and provide ongoing individual, family, and/or group therapy to identified clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Conduct an initial diagnostic assessment of each client including a DSM 5 diagnosis
  • Provide ongoing individual, family, and/or group therapy for identified clients
  • Develop and update treatment plans quarterly, identifying specific treatment goals and target dates of attainment
  • Make appropriate referrals for more intensive services as needed
  • Seek consultation and coordination from team members and supervisor on difficult to treat issues
  • Obtain initial and ongoing authorization from insurance carrier(s)
  • Obtain authorization or refusal of authorization to communicate and coordinate with all service providers involved with client, including Primary Care Physicians.
  • Maintain case records to highest standards, including all Intake documentation, Releases of Information, Initial and Ongoing Treatment Plans, and Progress Notes.
  • Individual/group supervision offered weekly, with the expectation of attendance once a month
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide crisis intervention as needed
  • Provide billing information to Office Manager

Experience:

  • At least 2 years of supervised practice

Qualifications:

  • Licensure in Social Work or Mental Health Related Field
  • Approved credentialing with insurance carrier

Pay:

  • $45.00/hour for pre-licensure
  • $55.00/hour for Independent License

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule

 

Professional Foster Parents

Did you know that being a foster parent can be your full-time job? Like regular foster parents, the most important qualifications are room in your heart and home to welcome children in need, but professional foster parents have the capacity for up to 4 youth at a time, often siblings who we would ideally like to keep under one roof when they are removed from their biological home or a previous placement. One adult in the home must be available as a full-time foster parent in order to qualify.

You can earn a tax-free stipend of $1,400+ per week while providing safety, stability, and love right in your own home. Professional foster parents also receive:

  • Time to Recharge: 2 weeks of planned paid vacation.
  • Hands-On Support: Up to 20 hours a week of in-home assistance from CFP staff.
  • Expert Team: Daily guidance from a Behaviorist, Case Worker, and Clinician.
  • Rewarding Work: Make a difference for foster youth without leaving your home.
  • Step-by-Step Guidance: Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided.

Ready to apply? Click here and fill out the foster care interest form!

Questions? Contact Kathryn Botelho at 401-481-5430 or FosterHopeRI@c4p.org

Residential Clinician

We are looking for a full-time residential clinician to join our team!!!

Company Overview:

Communities For People (CFP) serves youth and families through community-based residential programs, managed care networks, home based services, adoption, foster care and outpatient services. CFP strives to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community for the youth and families we serve. CFP focuses on strengths to foster self, family and community empowerment. EOE.

Treatment Coordinator/Clinician sign on and retention bonus:

$500 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.

Additional retention bonus on qualification:

$500 at 180 days and an additional $1000 bonus at the year mark.

Residential Clinician Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the treatment planning and assist with the case management needs of youth between the ages of 13-21
  • Ensuring implementation of family centered practice
  • Development and implementation of Individual Service Plans
  • Facilitates case conferences and discharge conferences for clients
  • Oversight of coordinating psychiatric, psychological, medical and dental services
  • Overseeing timely notification of referral dispositions
  • Assisting in the training program of staff
  • Actively participating in staff meeting and group supervision
  • Providing clinical support to program staff
  • Crisis management
  • Participating on-call rotation

Residential Clinician Qualifications:

  • Must have a Master of Social Work degree or related degree
  • At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred
  • Must have valid driver’s license and transportation
  • Excellent writing skills / computer literacy
  • Excellent organization and time management skills

Treatment Coordinator/ Clinician Benefits:

  • Salary range based on experience and licensure
  • Clinical Supervision towards licensure
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Time off accruals
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Salary Range: $60,000-$64,000

 

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 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

Apply Now

Communities for People, Inc., and its affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers. Persons of color, women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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