Family Caregiver Alliance Program Coordinator in Providence, Rhode Island at United Way of Rhode Island

United Way of Rhode Island

Job Description

Family Caregivers Alliance Program Coordinator

Job Title	Family Caregivers Alliance Program Coordinator
Salary Range	$54,000.00 - $72,000.00 (full-time; prorated for part-time); current hiring is at $25.00 - $27.00/hour
Business Unit	Operations
Home Department	Community Services
Worker Category	Part-time
FLSA Code	Non-exempt
EEOC Job Classification	2 - Professionals
Standard Hours	50 hrs. bi-weekly
Pay Grade	2
Grant Funded Date	Grant Funded Position
Reports To	Sr. Director, Community Services/Family Caregivers Alliance of RI Program Manager for service provision documentation

About United Way of Rhode IslandUnited Way of Rhode Island has stood alongside the people of Rhode Island for nearly 100 years—connecting neighbors, mobilizing resources, and driving solutions to our state's most pressing challenges. As we approach our next century of service, our Strong Rhode Island strategic framework carries that legacy forward with focus, humility, and determination.

Our vision is that every Rhode Island family is economically stable, with access to opportunity, support, and the power to shape their future. Our mission is to invest in community-led solutions that build economic stability, support strong families, and drive racial equity so every Rhode Islander can thrive.

We organize our work around a clear goal: to ensure every Rhode Island family is economically stable and thriving. Strong Families is our North Star, and it is supported by two strategic enablers—Strong Nonprofits and a Strong United Way—with equity embedded throughout. We define family broadly: relatives, chosen family, friends, neighbors, and the support systems that help people meet today's needs and build tomorrow's opportunities.

We use the ALICE framework (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) to reveal the economic and community conditions of people who are struggling financially and to drive the change needed to create financial stability. Nearly one in three Rhode Island households earns above the federal poverty level but still cannot afford essentials like housing, childcare, food, transportation, and healthcare. These are the neighbors—childcare workers, retail staff, healthcare aides—who hold our communities together but live one emergency away from crisis.

We center racial equity because race still shapes who has access to opportunity in Rhode Island. These gaps are not accidental—they stem from long-standing policies and practices. We also recognize that many people face compounded disadvantages connected to sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, and other factors. By centering racial equity and working to change the systems that hold people back, we aim to remove barriers and expand opportunity for everyone.

Learn more at https://www.unitedwayri.org/

Position Summary

The Family Caregivers Alliance of Rhode Island (FCARI) Program Coordinator supports the implementation, coordination, and growth of statewide initiatives that improve the quality of life for family caregivers across Rhode Island. This grant-funded role is active in carrying out day to day activities for the Alliance and works closely with the FCARI Program Manager and coalition partners by supporting operations. Equity, accessibility, and caregiver voice are central to all aspects of this role. Learn more about tthe FCARI at United Way of Rhode island at htps://www.unitedwayri.org/get-help/fcari/

The Program Coordinator serves as the operational and engagement role for FCARI activities, providing coordination of coalition meetings, community outreach, communications, caregiver engagement, event logistics, and data collection efforts. Working in close partnership with the Program Manager, the Coordinator implements program activities and helps ensure that FCARI initiatives are equitable, accessible, caregiver-centered, and responsive to community needs. This is a part time position (25 hours per week); responsibilities emphasize program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and coalition support.

Key ResponsibilitiesCommunity Outreach & Caregiver Engagement (30%)

Implement outreach and relationship-building activities with caregivers and community partners.Attend community events, resource fairs, and outreach opportunities.Deliver presentations to caregivers, organizations, and community groups.Conduct outreach to underserved, rural, multilingual, low-income, and historically marginalized communities.Utilize trauma-informed and culturally responsive engagement strategies.Coordinate caregiver listening sessions, focus groups, and community conversations.Build trusted relationships with caregivers and community stakeholders.

Coalition Coordination & Administration (25%)

Schedule and coordinate coalition and committee meetings.Prepare agendas and supporting materials in partnership with the Program Manager.Record, distribute, and track meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up activities.Maintain communications with coalition members and partner organizations.Monitor coalition commitments, deliverables, and project timelines.Support committees focused on advocacy, communications, equity initiatives, and conference planning.

Communications & Resource Dissemination (15%)

Maintain and update website content and caregiver resources.Coordinate communications through social media platforms and digital channels.Assist with the development and distribution of newsletters and other outreach materials.Ensure content is current, accessible, culturally responsive, and caregiver-focused.Promote events, educational opportunities, and caregiver resources.

Event Coordination (15%)

Support planning and execution of caregiver education initiatives, conferences, and recognition events.Manage event registration, participant communications, and logistical coordination.Coordinate vendors, volunteers, venue needs, and event materials.Provide onsite event support and troubleshooting.Assist with evaluation, reporting, and post-event follow-up activities.

Data Collection & Caregiver Feedback (10%)

Support program evaluation and caregiver voice initiatives.Coordinate annual caregiver surveys, focus groups, and listening sessions.Track outreach, participation, and engagement metrics.Collect caregiver stories and feedback to support continuous improvement.Assist with grant reporting and performance measurement requirements.

Caregiver Support & Resource Awareness (5%)

Provide information and referrals to caregivers during outreach and community events.Collaborate with ADRC staff and community partners to connect caregivers to services.Promote awareness of respite services, caregiver education, support groups, and community resources.Strengthen knowledge of aging, disability, and caregiver support systems throughout Rhode Island.

Personalized Justice, Equity Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Pathways JourneyEvery UWRI employee utilizes the JEDI Pathways Framework to identify and commit to professional growth and development. In this role, that includes:

Develop and implement a personalized JEDI Growth Plan with your supervisor that establishes baselines and tracks growth across the three JEDI domains, two spheres of influence (interpersonal and within UWRI/sociopolitical systems), and your level of practice (Emerging, Developing, Practicing).Complete the annual JEDI self-assessment honestly and use it to identify priorities for ongoing learning and growth.Participate in annual JEDI training, monthly learning and reflection opportunities, and at least one quarterly teach-back of a JEDI learning experience.Engage with UWRI JEDI initiatives such as the Equity Challenge, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), the Heritage and Professionals group, and the Culture, Equity and Strengths Committee (CES).Participate in community, state, or national JEDI growth opportunities (including United Way Worldwide) as relevant to your role.