We’re partnering with the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to find a dedicated, community-minded Program Coordinator to join the Division of Resource Families. In this role, you’ll be a key recruitment and retention partner, helping bring new resource (foster) families into the DCYF System of Care and making sure they feel supported once they’re licensed.
You’ll work closely with the Resource Families Division to deliver support programming for newly licensed families, including help navigating the system, training, and connections to community resources. The ideal candidate has a passion for child welfare, strong relationship-building skills, and experience with foster care, whether professional or lived.
Pay & Job Highlights:
Pay Rate:$25.00 per hour
Location: Providence, RI
Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator:
- Support recruitment efforts that bring new resource families into the DCYF System of Care, helping grow a strong network of caregivers for children and youth.
- Partner with the Division of Resource Families to implement and maintain support programming for newly licensed resource families.
- Guide resource families through the child welfare system, helping them understand processes, expectations, and where to turn for answers.
- Coordinate and support training and development opportunities that prepare resource families to meet the needs of the children in their care.
- Connect families with community resources and ongoing support to strengthen retention and help them succeed long term.
Qualifications of the Program Coordinator:
- Professional experience within foster care programming is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple families, programs, and priorities at once.
- Self-motivated and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to supporting children, youth, and families.
