Position:Family Clinician, Families Together Program
Families Together is an innovative program for court-separated families conducted by Providence Children’s Museum (PCM). Created in collaboration with RI Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in 1992, Families Together provides assessment, permanency planning and therapeutic visitation for children in state care and their families. With the gentle guidance of the program’s clinicians, families play and learn together at the Children's Museum and in the homelike setting of “Nina’s House.” Program participants are children from infants to age 18, with priority given to children three years and younger, their parents and, in some cases, extended family members. Court-separated families are referred to the program by their caseworkers in close consultation with Families Together clinicians.
Summary: Full-time family clinician needed Tuesday through Saturday. The clinician reports to the Families Together Director. The Family Clinician is responsible for assessing needs of court-separated families referred to the program by DCYF, recommending visitation plans and establishing goals for and guiding family visits and assessing progress. S/he works closely with DCYF caseworker and the treatment team. The Clinician has offices at DCYF in downtown Providence and at Families Together headquarters in Olneyville.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise family visits at Providence Children’s Museum, Families Together visitation center at Nina’s House, and other community sites
- Assess family strengths and needs
- Develop visitation plan and goals with family
- Assist parents and children in acquiring effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Teach/model positive parenting strategies, skills and interactions
- Help parents understand their children’s needs, behaviors and developmental stages
- Document visit observations
- Work collaboratively with DCYF caseworker and other community providers
- Write reports as requested by Family Court and DCYF
- Carry a caseload of 9 families
- Screen referrals for Museum/Nina’s House family visitation
- Work with DCYF case workers, DCYF supervisors, therapists, Family Court staff, legal aides, foster parents, educators, daycare providers, and other members of the treatment team
- May attend treatment team meetings to support permanency planning process
- Maintain current knowledge of additional community-based services and support programs
Qualifications:
At least three years clinical experience in child and family social services with a Master's degree preferred. Experience in child welfare system, and parent/child visitation; deep understanding of early childhood development and the effects of trauma on young children, clinical experience with very young children, familiarity with current practices in family systems, substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, trauma based disorders.
Availability: This full-time position is available immediately.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience . Health plan, vacation and personal time.
To Apply: Direct letter of interest and qualifications to Heidi Brinig, Program Director for Families Together, Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South Street Providence, RI 02903; 401-354-7363.
Providence Children's Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Members of racial/ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Multiple locations