Town Of Foster: Position Open

Press release from the Town of Foster:

June 14, 2021 - 4:36pm

The Town of Foster, RI is accepting resumes for a part-time, 20 hour/week position for Director of Social Services. Salary set according to budget and Town Council (plus additional hours and compensation under contract with Comprehensive Community Action Program- CCAP) with prorated vacation/holiday/sick time. 

The position requires minimum Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health.  A combination of experience and education may be considered. Responding candidates should have strong interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational/time-management skills; be able to work autonomously; strong verbal and written communication skills; computer literacy with Windows/Microsoft Office; knowledge of community, state and federal programs and resources in order to facilitate access to services.  The successful candidate will maintain fiscal responsibility for donations, accurate records and reports.  The Director of Social Services is responsible for grant writing and reporting, crisis intervention, community outreach, support and advocacy, and must collaborate with local organizations for programming, fundraising, and resident support. 

Qualified candidates should forward resume and cover letter to Kelli Russ, Treasurer/Finance Director at kruss@townoffoster.com or mail to Town of Foster, 181 Howard Hill Rd., Foster, RI  02825.

This press release was produced by the Town of Foster. The views expressed are the author's own.