Tides is a non-traditional social service agency, unlike any other. Our “no-walls” philosophy puts us in the heart of neighborhoods our clients live in throughout the state of Rhode Island. Our community-based programs serve youth, ages 6-21, and we’re there for them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Our programs include strength-based counseling, family preservation, structured recreation, cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral health, after-school programming, and a fully licensed school program.  We believe in doing whatever it takes, for as long as it takes.   

Youth referred to the Outreach and Tracking Program at TFS are typically struggling with school attendance and are at risk of involvement or involvement with Truancy Court, Family Court, and/or the Child Welfare System. This program aims to increase school attendance and performance as well as increase overall functioning in the home and community. 

• Provide in-home and community strengths-based support to clients and families (face-to-face attempts daily and on-call responsibility according to 2/3-person team schedules).
• Work collaboratively with an integrated team of caseworkers, behavioral assistants, and clinicians to develop treatment goals, evaluation/utilization review, provide resources, advocate, perform routine assessments, transportation, adaptive living skills, and build relationships with clients and families. 
• Provide counseling and other services to help ensure client and family safety.
• Build and sustain collaborations with community partners, including health, education, vocational, legal, and family intervention providers with the goal of increasing access to services.  
• Serve as liaison/advocate between the program, community, and surrounding neighbors to build partnerships.
• Work in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Complete clinical documentation in the Agency's Electronic Health Record as required. 
• Attend and participate in all required program meetings including daily group supervision. 
• Coordinate activities and resources that can benefit all clients and families within TFS.   

 Salary Description  $16-$17 per hour

• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in building relationships  with internal team, stakeholders, clients and families, schools, law enforcement, and other community resources. 
• Enrolled in a bachelor's or associates program in social work, criminal justice, or a related field-Required
• Valid driver’s license and registered/inspected vehicle – Required 
• Bilingual;  Spanish, Portuguese, Creole – Preferred 

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply.  We are a PBN Best Place to Work recipient, a Safe Zone Certified Employer, and a Veteran Friendly Employer. Join our team!