Job description

🌟 We're Hiring: Family Preservation Worker
📍 Location: Providence, RI
🕒 Full-time | Department: Family Preservation
💼 Reports to: Family Preservation Supervisor

Are you passionate about helping families thrive and stay together? Children’s Friend is looking for a Family Preservation Worker to join our dedicated team working with at-risk families to promote safety, stability, and well-being.

🧩 What You’ll Do:

Conduct in-depth assessments of referred families
Develop and implement collaborative family service plans
Provide home-based services including parent training and family counseling
Link families to mental health, school, and community-based supports
Maintain detailed client records and documentation
Coordinate case conferences and follow through to service termination
Implement the plan through the provision of home-based services, including individual and family counseling, parent training, and linkage with schools and community agencies in collaboration with Family Preservation team.

🧠 What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree required, Masters, preferred in Social Work.
Experience with at-risk families, mental health, and service coordination.
Strong time management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work flexible hours and participate in trainings.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance required
Comfortable working with databases and Microsoft Office tools

🌱 Why Join Children’s Friend?

At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.

🔒 Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following: