Family Stability Case Manager in Providence, RI, Rhode Island at Community Action Partnership of Providence County

The Family Stability Initiative focuses on homelessness prevention, financial stability, and reducing school moves for families with school-aged children living in Providence. The program emphasizes long-term stable housing and economic stability for families at risk of homelessness with the ultimate goal of providing educational and life-long opportunities for children by providing wrap-around services to the entire family.

Conduct intake interviews and assessments with families to identify their housing and educational needs, and provide comprehensive wrap-around services for the entire family; Develop a housing stability plan with families that includes specific goals, action steps, referrals, and guidance to support the stability plan; Engage families in financial literacy training that includes budgeting to help them achieve financial sustainability; Monitor the attendance and academic progress of school-aged children, and develop an educational plan or goal for the children in the household; Keep families' demographic information, activities, and case notes confidential in a secure file and database; Monitor the families' progress to assess program outcomes and evaluations; Collaborate with community partners, including the Providence School Department, to identify eligible children and their families for the program.

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Human Services, Public Administration, or a closely related field, with at least two (2) years of experience working with community service programs and target populations and demographics.
• Have experience working with diverse populations, including low-to-moderate-income families.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and common software packages, including electronic communication devices.
• Bi-lingual required.
• Have the ability to multi-task, prioritize duties and meet deadlines.
• Identify and anticipate problems and take effective courses of action.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with community partners.
• Possess and maintain a valid Rhode Island Driver's License at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• Current Criminal Background Investigation clearance.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.