Cedar Intern
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!
Position Summary: The Cedar Intern will participate in home visits with Community Health Workers to complete Needs Assessments, Family Care Plans, health screenings, and coordination of care. This is an opportunity for an undergraduate individual interested in learning more about Family Home visiting programs, care coordination and special healthcare needs. This is an unpaid internship opportunity for hours towards credit-awarding programs. Duration and hours are flexible based on the needs of the student(s), and may be adjusted depending on Intern’s individual degree program requirements and credit needs, while coordinating with the Program Director on the needs of the program.
Specific/Responsibilities:
- Shadow program staff based on the student’s learning requirements and/or interests
- Assist in coordination of care with clients and providers (I.e. locating resources, making referrals, communicating with providers, etc.)
- Assist in maintaining accurate and updated program materials
- Assist with community outreach and engagement activities
Qualifications:
- Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment and still meet deadlines
- Possession of a functional computer with webcam and speaker capabilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and follow- up skills
- Proactive problem prevention and issue resolution skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Physical Requirements: Employees in this position must have the ability to:
- Travel to and from community locations and office sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
- Lift up to 25 lbs.
- Communicate effectively.
Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.
Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.