Rhode Island College School of Social Work

10/19/2026

PACE-RI is looking for passionate professionals to join their team in supporting older adults.

✨ Current Openings:

🔹 Social Worker (MSW) – Newport territory
🔹 Behavioral Health Specialist – Open to LICSWs and LMHCs with a master’s degree

PACE-RI is committed to supporting its clinical staff through strong peer support, clinical mentorship, and leadership that understands and values the social work profession.

Interested in learning more? Visit pace-ri.org to explore these opportunities and learn more about their work!

10/16/2026

Join the Economic Progress Institute (EPI) for an in-person training to help social workers, community health workers, and community organizations guide clients through public benefits programs. The session will be held Friday, October 30, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Gaige Hall, Rhode Island College in Providence.

Led by Divya Nair, EPI’s Senior Policy Analyst for Children and Families, the training will include a Medicaid training session by Shamus Durac, Staff Attorney at the Rhode Island Parent Information Network, and a discussion with RI Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito on the changing landscape of SNAP, Medicaid, and other vital programs.

We are aslo very excited to share that 3.0 Continuing Education (CEUs) credits are available for social workers joining the training!

Registration required: link in stories.

10/09/2026

PACE RI is looking for a social worker for their Newport office, see the job description below:

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary

The PACE-RI Social Worker is a core member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Working collaboratively with PCPs, RNs, other professional disciplines, and PACE participants, the Social Worker supports and advocates for the participants in achieving their health and social goals. The Social Worker conducts assessments and provides education and psychosocial support for participants and caregivers of the PACE program. The social worker provides case management services, ensures the participants’ perspective is central to the plan of care, that their rights are respected, and that they remain safe where they reside.

Duties/Responsibilities
Provide orientation, information, and resources in response to inquiries from members of the community, participants and their caregivers about Traditional Adult Day and PACE policies, services and facilities.
Social worker assigned a Traditional Adult Day caseload collaborate with day center staff to enroll participants, determine insurance eligibility, and when applicable, enters participant information into the SAMS electronic system for the co-pay program as required by the Dept. of Healthy Aging.
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments in accordance with program policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
Assist in the development and delivery of a community- based care plan and related services package necessary to maintain/improve the health of the participant in coordination with participants/ caregiver and care team.
Attend intake meetings and provide input/ feedback about potential enrollees based on Social work assessment as assigned.
Serve as a liaison between IDT, service providers and participant/caregivers to ensure timely and effective communication regarding a participant’s service package, plan of care and change of status.
Coordinate respite stays and discharge planning with staff.
Monitor community long-term care services provided to the participants for adherence to plan of care and participates in care conferences at skilled nursing facilities to ensure continuity is maintained during short-term and long-term stays.
Assist in identifying behavioral health needs, provide and oversee behavioral health services, including serving as a liaison with contracted behavioral health providers, and developing behavioral health interventions.
Identify the need for caregiver support and offer community resources and/or facilitates support and educational groups.
Provide staff and participants education in group programs as assigned.
Make protective service reports in accordance to state and federal laws.
Social worker assigned a Traditional Adult Day caseload complete public and private insurance and State of Rhode Island co-pay program recertification documentation.
Assist participants with accessing and maintaining entitlement benefits (e.g. housing, Medicaid, and SNAP benefits, etc.) and PACE rep payee program.
Social worker assigned a Traditional Adult Day caseload assist with other aspects of the Traditional Adult Day programming (e.g. activities department) as needed.
Assist participants and their families with disenrolling from PACE and Traditional Adult Day program and make arrangements for continuity of care.
Document all interactions with participants, families, and other stakeholders in the electronic medical record.
Works in the community at partner facilities or at participant homes or other venues, as necessary.
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of clear, thorough documentation as crucial to good participant care; completes and enters accurate, thorough participant documentation in the electronic health record; enters documentation for assessments, orders, and notes within required timeframes.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements
Required Skills & Abilities:
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software
Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively
Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

Education Requirements
Master of Social Work Degree, Required

Physical Requirements
Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds and at times up to 20 pounds.
Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises as well as related community care settings.
Must be able to tolerate conditions typically associated within a medical office and/or home care setting including potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.

Experience
2 years of relevant direct service work, Required
1 to 2 years of case management experience, Preferred
1 to 2 years of EMR Experience (Cognify), Preferred
1 year of experience within a health care organization, Preferred
Substantial experience in substance use treatment, Preferred

License & Certification Requirements
Rhode Island Clinical Social Worker or Independent Clinical Social Worker

Position Requirements
Master of Social Work Degree
Driver's License & access to reliable transportation: community-based work required. Newport Area.

Management Responsibility: No
Time & Attendance Responsibility: No

Salary Description
$31 - $35

Apply on PACE RI website!

10/02/2026

We’re excited to celebrate the publication of a policy article in the Rhode Island Medical Journal, co-authored by Ryan Fontaine, BS, and Angela Kemp, MSW. The article was featured in the June 2026 issue.

Congratulations, Ryan and Angela 👏

📖 Read the article:

09/30/2026

💜 Reimagining Victim Advocacy: A Conference on Housing, Justice & Innovation

Join Sojourner House for a day of cross-sector collaboration focused on reimagining safety and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI

The conference will bring together advocates, clinicians, attorneys, law enforcement, housing leaders, and others working to support survivors and build healthier communities.

Attendees can look forward to:
✨ Panel discussions on housing, justice, systems reform, and survivor-centered care
✨ A keynote from Rachel Louise Snyder, author of *No Visible Bruises*
✨ Networking opportunities across sectors
✨ Breakfast and lunch
✨ CEUs available

This is a great opportunity for social work students and professionals interested in domestic violence, victim advocacy, housing, policy, and interdisciplinary practice.

🎟️ Tickets are available for purchase using the link in our bio. Student tickets are $75.

09/30/2026

FSRI Employment Posting

POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Family Service Care Coordinator
PROGRAM: FCCP Lead
LOCATION: Providence, RI
FULL TIME
SALARY RANGE: $19.00 - $23.62 Hourly

Summary:The FSCC/Wraparound Facilitator is responsible for all aspects of the Wraparound process. They work with families with children at risk for abuse and neglect, at risk of psychiatric hospitalization, with Serious Emotional Disturbance, as well as with youth with or at risk for juvenile justice/wayward involvement and/or exiting the RI Training School. FSCCs work with families, youth, their natural supports, DCYF involved staff, and other community providers to implement a wide range of FCCP Wraparound services including initial/on-going crisis stabilization, ensuring effective linkages to needed support and/or treatment services, and longer-term Wraparound Family Team plan development and meeting facilitation for families who need and agree to participate in full Wraparound services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Outreach and Family Engagement:
• Initiate intensive outreach to assigned families within 1 business day of assignment for routine referrals; within 4 hours for urgent DCYF referrals/meet them within 24 hours; and meet face to face within 2 hours for emergency DCYF referrals.
• Schedule initial Intake visits with assigned families within 5 business days (except earlier as above for urgent or emergency referrals)
• Maintain at minimum twice weekly contact with assigned families, at least once per week in person contact, throughout the families’ engagement with FCCP. Partner with other FCCP staff including Supervisors and FSPs to ensure adequate services are provided.
• Implement intensive outreach and re-engagement strategies for any family who cancels or no shows weekly appointments; including consulting with Supervisor and notifying DCYF whenever appropriate and in accordance with the contractual requirements.
Family Assessments:
 With supervision, conduct bio-psycho-social and strength-based, culturally competent family needs assessments.
 Identify emergency or urgent needs according to protocols including safety, risk and caregiver protective capacity.
 Provide crisis stabilization services during initial 30 days as well as whenever needed throughout families’ involvement; includes developing and monitoring implementation of Safety Plans with families to address identified safety concerns
 Review legal and ethical issues including mandated reporting laws and client’s rights.
Wraparound Facilitation:
 Facilitate the Wraparound process including family engagement, development of Care Plans, Wraparound Team development, and supporting self-efficacy through the development of natural supports.
 Connect families to culturally relevant community –based resources and supports.
 Schedule and facilitate Family Care Plan and Wrap Team meetings.
 Transport clients and family as needed.
Documentation Management:
 Obtain or ensure collection of required records (e.g. evaluations, assessments).
 Maintain required program documentation and individual child/family records.
 Obtain HIPAA consent and other required releases, including privacy notices.
 Assure the procurement of primary child diagnoses when appropriate.
 With the family, develop and revise the family care plan.
 Complete data collection as required by the Rhode Island Family Information System.
Advocacy:
 Advocate for families during the family care planning.
 Assist families in accessing parent advocates or peer mentors

Qualifications:
• Requires minimum of Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience working with children and families with complex needs, at risk for involvement in the child welfare system.
• Candidates should be familiar with the Rhode Island system of care and have an understanding of how to engage families, community partners, and natural supports in a collaborative Wraparound process.
• Candidates should be available for a flexible schedule including evening or weekend meetings as is needed by families.
• Candidates must be bilingual (English/Spanish); Bilingual skills are compensated.
• FSCCs are required to become certified in the Wraparound process within one year of employment. Training for certification is provided by the program.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:
• Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to communicate by voice, use sight and hearing.

HOW TO APPLY:
• Send your resume to [email protected]
• Search for Bilingual Family Service Care Coordinator on the FSRI Career page

09/30/2026

FSRI Employment Posting

POSITION TITLE: Children’s Activities Coordinator
PROGRAM: CHF
LOCATION: Middletown, RI
FULL TIME
SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $24.87 Hourly

Summary: To plan, coordinate, and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities and programming for children, adolescents, and families living at Lucy’s Hearth. Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families while creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment throughout their shelter experience. Provide a variety of recreational, educational, creative, social-emotional, and community-based activities that encourage healthy development, connection, learning, and positive family experiences. Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to identify and provide opportunities that meet the interests and needs of children and families.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation, or related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with children and families and planning age-appropriate activities preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow agency policies and safety requirements.
• Flexible schedule required, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and adjusted hours for planned activities, events, outings, or guests.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, current insurance, registration, inspection, and acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to safely supervise children of varying ages and developmental levels.
• Successful completion of required background checks and agency screening.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6% above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

HOW TO APPLY:
• Send your resume to [email protected]
• Search for Children’s Activities Coordinator on FSRI Career page

09/30/2026

FSRI Employment Posting

POSITION TITLE: Housing Navigator
PROGRAM: CHF
LOCATION: Middletown, RI
PART TIME
SALARY RANGE: $22.00 - $27.35 Hourly

Summary: The Housing Navigator is responsible for supporting families residing at Lucy’s Hearth Shelter in securing and maintaining stable housing. This role involves building relationships with landlords, delivering housing stabilization services, and equipping residents with essential skills for long-term housing success—such as budgeting, understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, and navigating the rental process. Key responsibilities include facilitating bi-monthly housing application workshops, conducting at least two individual housing-focused meetings with each resident per month, and actively participating in bi-monthly resident house meetings. The Housing Navigator works in close collaboration with the Case Management Coordinator to ensure comprehensive support tailored to each family's needs. The overarching goal of the Housing Navigator is to empower families on their path toward self-sufficiency and long-term housing stability.

Qualifications:
• Associates degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
• Experience working in diverse settings with people across all socio-economic spectrums and a wide variety of personalities and roles - staff, residents, local agencies, contractors, lenders, etc.
• Excellent organizational, computer skills, and customer skills required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance required.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

HOW TO APPLY:
• Send your resume to [email protected]
• Apply using the link www.familyserviceri.org/careers and search for Housing Navigator
• Follow the direct link to apply: Housing Navigator
• Or scan the QR Code below to view all of our current career opportunities:

09/30/2026

Hi RIC SSW alumni!

Sharing a professional opportunity for any LCSWs who may be interested in outpatient telehealth work or clinical supervision.

Come Alive Counseling, LLC is currently seeking LCSWs in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont for:

🌿 Outpatient Therapist – W-2 | Part-Time or Full-Time

Flexible, fully remote telehealth practice

$46–$54 per session to start, depending on insurance

Clinical supervision toward LICSW included

Supportive mentorship and gradual caseload development

Opportunity to learn about starting your own private practice once independently licensed

🌿 Clinical Supervision Only

Available to LCSWs in RI, MA, and VT who are not receiving supervision through their employer

Individual supervision with Mandy LeComte, LICSW, who has 18 years of supervision experience

Support for clinicians working toward independent licensure

The practice is looking for self-motivated clinicians interested in outpatient therapy, building their caseload, and providing ethical, high-quality care.

For more information, visit:

Empowering telehealth therapy for individuals and couples in Rhode Island, Massachusetts & Vermont. Explore patterns, build awareness, and live more fully.

09/14/2026

https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/kUkpc-l7S3a8aLXSMSGxog?os=ipad #/registration