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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. 11 paid holidays
  4. Retirement plans
  5. Training and professional development workshops
  6. Life and disability insurance
  7. Tuition reimbursement for eligible employee

 

CURRENT OPENINGS

Career opportunities are available in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Chief Operating Officer

Communities for People, a community-based child welfare organization serving youth and families throughout Greater Boston and Rhode Island, seeks a seasoned professional to lead the organization’s day-to-day operations. The organization provides a range of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and juvenile justice programs, including foster care, residential care, transition to independence, family preservation, child abuse/neglect prevention, and more.

With a budget of $15M+ and a workforce of 180+, the COO ensures the highest quality of services to the youth and families served by our programs. The COO leads the organization’s day-to-day operations, builds partnerships with external stakeholders including funding and referral sources, and refines service offerings to ensure services meet the evolving needs of the community. The position serves as ‘second in command’ of the organization and has broad authority to further CFP’s mission. This is a tremendous opportunity to advance the organization and one’s leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of program development, workforce leadership, familiarity with state licensing and purchasing requirements, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strong project management skills, problem-solving and communication skills a must. A relevant advanced degree and a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible management experience is required. EOE.

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible management
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Valid Driver’s license and transportation

Salary range: $125,000-160,000 with competitive benefits

Send resume and letter of interest to: HR@c4p.org

Clinician – Emergency Residence

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

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for coordinating and developing appropriate treatment plans for youth and families referred to our Emergency Residence (ER) program.

ER 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

ER Clinician Requirements:

  • Master’s in Social Work or related field
  • Knowledge of community resources and service planning
  • Excellent writing skills and time management
  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle
  • 1-3 years clinical experience in non-profit environment; preferably experience working directly with youth and families

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 and Dental Insurance
  • Pathway to a long-term career

Pay: $50,000-$60,000

Job Type: Full-time

Outreach Worker

Support clients in developing independent living skills in preparation for adulthood!

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 and Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedules
Pathway to a long-term career

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 Outreach Worker for our Independent Living Program. CFP will provide you with professional experience, great benefits and pleasant working environment. EOE.

EXPERIENCE: At least one-year prior experience with either young adults and/or community-linkage roles (homelessness, substance recovery, or vocational training). Good writing and documentation skills, as well as organizational ability. Must be culturally responsive and possess the ability to work with diverse group of clients and community members.

QUALIFICATIONS: BS/BA preferred in human services or related field, and one-year prior experience working with youth and young adults in the child-welfare field. (Education may be substituted for three years or more experience). Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To develop a transition plan with the client and all involved parties for entry into the Independent Living Program.
  • To actively assist the client in transition to their apartment.
  • To meet with the client on a regular basis (8-10 hours weekly).
  • To assist in the development of service plan goals for client.
  • To help the client develop and maintain independent living skills.
  • To monitor medical and dental needs and appointments.
  • To assist client in obtaining and maintaining employment, acting as liaison with employer when necessary.
  • To advocate on behalf of the client with community agencies, schools, employers, landlords, state agencies, courts, etc.
  • To assist with weekly food shopping, budgeting and any other pertinent life needs.
  • To perform announced and unannounced visits to apartment as needed
  • To be on-call to program clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.25 per hour

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

Summary & Sign On Bonus:

Oversee the treatment planning and clinical case management needs for the youth in the program.

  • $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 and Dental Insurance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Pathway to a long-term career

You must be able to:

  • 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

Qualifications:

  • Master’s in social work or related field
  • At least 3 years of clinical experience
  • Prior familiarity with the Massachusetts child welfare and juvenile justice systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) preferred
  • Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle
  • Ability to participate in CFP MA afterhours on-call support service

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000 – $60,000 per year

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

Residential Direct Care Counselor Benefits:

  • 11 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: $19.00 – $19.50 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.
Transitional Living Program Manager

Job description:

Innovative program assisting young adults achieve independence!

Lead a dynamic team of youth support workers.

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.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • To provide a safe and nurturing home-like environment.
  • To provide leadership of the program and to encourage teamwork.
  • To provide support and oversight to the program staff (Youth Support Workers and Job Coaches; work collaboratively with the Outreach Workers, and the Program Clinical Case Manager).
  • To be responsible in partnership with the Assistant Regional Director of the referral, intake, and discharge process for clients.
  • To lead weekly house meetings, and weekly staff meetings as appropriate. Responsible to maintain records of all meetings.
  • To be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the home and provide support, guidance, and oversight to encourage youth to participate in the upkeep of the home.
  • To hold youth accountable for their daily- weekly- activities towards their individual treatment planning goals specific to their required life-skills. Participate in the youths’ treatment team meetings and discharge planning meetings.
  • To serve is the linkage and liaison between the various natural supports and collaterals for the youth while encouraging the youth to take an active role in their planning and decision-making.
  • To serve as the point of contact for client’s families and monitor client/family contact.
  • To create and submit weekly staff schedules to the appropriate administrative staff.
  • To be responsible for the control of house expenses, primarily groceries, telephone, bills and other regular expenses.
  • To provide shift coverage as needed.
  • To provide emergency on-call on a rotating basis for designated programs and be available to provide in-person coverage and supports when necessary.

Program Manager Qualifications:

  • BS/BA required in human services or related field
  • Two-year’s prior experience working with youth and young adults in child-welfare/residential care, as well as at least one-year experience in a supervisory role.
  • Must have the ability to promote youth-led/youth-empowerment programming. (Education may be substituted for five or more years’ experience with two years of supervision/management experience.)
  • MAP certification preferred, not required.
  • Valid Drivers’ license required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year

 

Treatment Coordinator of Services

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.

Service Coordinator for Lead Area Agency

Desire to make a difference in a youth or family’s life!

Job Summary: Work as part of CFP’s Family Networks team at a Department of Children and Families Area Office (Openings in both the Hyde Park and Harbor offices) to facilitate service delivery to your assigned caseloads. EOE.

Service Coordinator Responsibilities:

  • Case management duties for assigned caseload
  • Coordinating and facilitating meetings for all families receiving home-based services and/or placement services
  • Develop treatment 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

Service Coordinator Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
  • Work experience with DCF involved families, provider community and/or related service provider
  • Knowledge of DCF practices and policies preferred
  • Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.

Service Coordinator Benefits:

  • Trainings and Professional Development
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Time-off benefits
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,200.00 per year

RHODE ISLAND (PROVIDENCE, RI)

Case Manager - EFSS $750 Sign On Bonus

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.

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 related field
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
  • 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

Bilingual Case Worker Benefits:

  • Salary based on experience
  • Medical/Dental benefits
  • Time off Accruals
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement

Pay: $44,000-$48,000 per year

Clinical Supervisor FCCP (FT/PT)

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

Sign on bonus:
$750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.

Benefits:

  • Part time or Full time schedule available
  • Salary range $63K-68K (pro-rated for Part Time)
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Additional retention bonus on qualification: $500 at 180 days and an additional $750 bonus at the year mark.

Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities:

  • Creating a child abuse and neglect prevention network in the cities of Central Falls, East Providence and Pawtucket
  • Trained in National WRAP principles and ensures the Wraparound process is implemented with all identified families served by the FCCP
  • Reviews referrals, identifies and coordinated WRAP services for FCCP families
  • Provides field and office based coaching of the Wraparound model
  • Carries a part-time case load
  • Assures all Family Support Care Coordinators (FSCC) are trained in the WRAP model and provides ongoing support, supervision and training
  • Participates in all FCCP intakes
  • Monitors all open cases of the FSCC workers
  • Assists in developing appropriate, individualized services and treatment.
  • Signs all appropriate treatment documentation
  • Accompanies workers on home visits as needed
  • Assists families in identifying and engaging natural supports, discusses and make referrals for immediate service needs
  • Oversees and ensure the principles of the WRAP model are implemented
  • Assists in building and continuously improving community-wide network of formal and informal partnerships throughout the region
  • Provide community training as needed
  • Maintain a comprehensive system of gathering data used to inform quality assurance, quality improvement and outcome tracking
  • Complete all programmatic reporting requirement, clinical documentation and timelines, case records in accordance with practice standards as required by agency and state contracts
  • Assists in the selection, orientation and on-going training of staff, interns and consultant personnel
  • Provide on-call support

Clinical Supervisor Qualifications:

  • Master Degree in relevant field
  • Independent License Required
  • At least 5 years of Human Service experience/1 years Management experience
  • Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.
  • Excellent writing, computer and organizational skills
  • Bi-lingual Spanish preferred

 

Clinician Homebased Program $750 Sign On Bonus

Job description

Communities For People (CFP) serves youth and families through community-based residential programs, managed care networks, adoption, foster care, outpatient services and management information systems. 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.
EFSS – EOE

Benefits:

  • $750 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 $750 bonus at the year mark
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Mileage reimbursement

Clinician Responsibilities:

  • Providing in-home therapeutic support services to parents, caretakers, and youth involved with DCYF 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
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
  • At lest 1 year of Treatment Coordinator/Clinician experience
  • Mush have valid driver’s license and own transportation
  • Excellent writing and organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000-$55,000 per year

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 $694.00 for full time employees
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Medical and dental 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 Portuguese or Spanish preferred
  • Minimum 3 years working with families
  • Must have valid driver’s license and transportation
  • Excellent writing, computer and organizational skills

Pay $38,000-$40,000

Grant and Proposal Writer

Communities for People, Inc. is hiring a dedicated grant writer to write coherent, organized, and compelling grant proposals for our organization. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of fundraising methods and plans to reach income goals as well as collaborate with team members in the organization to assist with other fundraising projects and develop relationships with key stakeholders. EOE.

Benefits:

We are committed to providing a rich experience that promotes staff development as both individuals and professionals.

  • Generous paid time off including 18 total Personal/Vacation days and 11 holidays with Personal/Vacation days increasing each year of employment to up to 30 days per year
  • Excellent medical insurance with up to 80% employer contribution
  • Dental, life, short-term disability, and FSA plans
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commitment to developing staff as leaders within the organization
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Salary range: $45,000-48,000 commensurate with experience

To succeed in this role, you need to write well, have proficient knowledge of fundraising methods, and share a commitment to our mission/objectives. A demonstrated track record of grant writing success is required. Preferred applicants are deadline-driven team players with outstanding multitasking abilities, who also seek to learn, grow, and help build a culture of philanthropy within the organization.

Reporting to the Development Director, the Grants Coordinator will be responsible for identifying grant opportunities, managing the grant drafting and proposal process, and timely submission of all required reports to funders. Candidates must possess excellent writing and communication skills, a professional and resourceful demeanor, the ability to work both independently and as a team player, and a desire to take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position is eligible for a remote or hybrid schedule.

Essential functions:

  • Writing, submitting, and managing engaging and compelling grant proposals
  • Successfully understand the organization’s history and programs and communicate the mission and vision of Communities for People when applying for grant funds
  • Developing relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders
  • Identifying grant funding opportunities based on organization needs, location, and funding amount needed. Prioritize funders based on amounts and areas of funding.
  • Collaborating with development team and CEO to implement agency development plan
  • Coordinate the timely submission of all required documents including letters of intent, application materials, letters of support, ongoing reports, etc. to grant funders
  • Create and maintain grant applications calendar of deadlines and a database including grants applied to, status of application, grant deadline, final decision, etc.
  • Communicate and meet with foundations/funders as needed
  • Complete administrative tasks (meeting scheduling, drafting emails, etc.) as requested by the CEO
  • Work closely with all Communities for People various departments to learn the funding needs for programs and to ensure grant funds are utilized
  • Participate in special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of successful grant writing experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive
  • Familiarity with foundation research resources
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work on strict, sometimes quickly-arising deadlines
  • Experience with building relationships with various stakeholders and constituents
  • Alignment with Communities for People’s mission, core values and commitment to social justice, equity and inclusion
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

 

Outreach Worker (ILP)

Job Summary:

Outreach Worker-Independent Living Program
Communities for People Inc – Providence, RI

***$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 benefits
  • Time off Accruals
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Weekly Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

 

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Program Director – Independent Living Program

***$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

Benefits:
Monthly retention bonus
Medical/Dental benefits
Time off Accruals
11 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Weekly Pay

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Overall operations of an Independent Living program working with youth ages 17-21 statewide
  • Ensure individual records are maintained to licensing and accreditation standards.
  • Providing supervision and training to a designated team of staff
  • Attaining housing and working with landlords
  • Assisting in the development and instruction of a life skills curriculum
  • Advocacy role for the clients
  • Maintain collateral contacts
  • Oversight of client programming
  • Providing support to program staff and crisis management
  • Provide on-call support.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s of Social Work or related field required
  • At least 3 year child welfare experience in a supervisory capacity
  • 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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 – $54,000.00 per year

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

Residential Direct Care Counselor Benefits:

  • 11 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: $17.50 – $18.00 per hour

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

 

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:
Alyx Watring
Phone: 617-708-4510
Email: FosterHopeMA@c4p.org

 

Internships
To learn more possible internship opportunities and their availability please contact Sarah Sadooghi at (617) 801-4614.

 

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