Jobs at State of Rhode Island

Operate a 24-hour emergency communications console to receive and triage 911 calls, validate locations, transfer to police/fire/EMS, provide pre-arrival medical instructions using EMD protocols, use GIS/CAD/Text-to-911 and radio/voice systems, maintain logs, handle stressed callers, initiate location pings, follow procedures, and complete required training and certifications.

Lead statewide efforts to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, and English language proficiency for multilingual learners. Provide technical assistance, analyze achievement data, support statewide proficiency assessments (design, scoring, reporting, vendor management), coordinate partnerships with districts and higher education, develop standards and assessments, deliver workshops, and prepare technical reports for local, state, and federal officials.

Represent the state in health care-related civil litigation, enforcement, rulemaking, and regulatory matters. Lead investigations, engage community and agency partners, develop policy initiatives, supervise interns, and coordinate with other units to protect consumers and advance equitable access to health care.

Support departmental program development and operations by supervising staff, analyzing procedures, producing reports and recommendations, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing training and LMS content, delivering in-person and virtual training, and assisting with budget and public relations tasks.

Assist in administration of BHDDH program operations including planning, development, implementation and evaluation. Oversee staff, fiscal integrity, budgets, cash handling and internal controls, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations (including SSA Representative Payee rules), coordinate interagency activities, produce reports, and support information systems and performance objectives.

Perform systems analysis, design and programming for applications; gather requirements, advise users, create project activity lists, install/test/document/maintain application packages, provide end-user support and training, and assist in developing standards. Work involves healthcare technologies and interfaces (HL7), low-code platforms and scripting/programming (Python, R, SQL, Unix, ArcGIS). Role may supervise junior staff and requires background screening for access to Federal Tax Information and E-Verify validation.

Provide paralegal support in the Criminal Division (District/Family Court): prepare and organize case files, review case materials, draft discovery, e-file via Odyssey/File & Serve and CMS, use Axon/Evidence.com, assist with trial preparation, coordinate with police and witnesses, perform legal research, and other duties as assigned.

Provide end-user IT support for desktops, laptops, peripherals and software (Office 365, browsers, productivity tools). Troubleshoot hardware/software, create/manage user accounts, deploy PC images and software packages, maintain inventories, perform archiving, coordinate repairs, and handle on-call/after-hours support.

Lead and manage the Center for Organizational and Professional Development across hospital campuses, overseeing clinical education, competency management, LMS administration, workforce development, regulatory compliance, budgeting, program evaluation, and interagency coordination. Supervise staff, support accreditation and training initiatives, and provide operational and clinical education leadership.

Lead the Office of Data & Technology Services to execute enterprise data and technology strategy. Oversee data governance, analytics, accountability, IT modernization, network and cybersecurity, statewide reporting, and cross-agency collaboration to improve educational outcomes and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Provide high-level administrative support to the Commissioners Office: manage complex and confidential calendars and correspondence, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, prepare meeting materials, maintain records, process fiscal paperwork, serve as liaison to stakeholders, and perform related office duties independently and collaboratively.

Provide program and project management support to strengthen organizational capacity, operational effectiveness, and workforce development across the Department. Lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation, assess and improve processes, develop SOPs and policies, support communications and knowledge management, gather stakeholder feedback, assist budget preparation, supervise staff, and perform related administrative and public outreach duties.

Serve as Chief of Staff for BHDDH, overseeing program planning, fiscal management, staff supervision, operational continuity across divisions, contract oversight, information systems, legislative engagement, and executive decision-making to ensure delivery of behavioral health and developmental disability services.

Provide and supervise medical care for BHDDH/Eleanor Slater Hospital patients including admissions, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning; perform daily rounds; manage medications and non‑medicinal treatments; consult with specialists; supervise and instruct physicians/residents; participate in team meetings, committees, and on‑call coverage; maintain standards of care and ongoing certification.

Provide behavior modification services in a hospital setting: implement and monitor individualized behavior plans, collect/chart clinical data, perform observations, lead therapeutic groups, attend treatment team meetings, provide staff training, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Travel statewide to residential sites and trainings. Assist with training and support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, using best practices and de-escalation techniques.

Support the head of department by managing and supervising a workforce program: coordinate recruitment, onboarding, staffing, track assignments, prepare reports, ensure compliance with laws and policies, improve processes, support audits, and perform administrative and operational duties to advance agency priorities.

Implement and monitor individualized behavior plans for patients with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities; collect and chart clinical data; conduct observations and therapeutic groups; attend treatment team meetings; provide/assist with staff training; document progress in medical records; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; travel statewide to residential and community sites as needed.

Lead departmental program planning, development, coordination, evaluation, and grant support. Serve as liaison with division heads, other state agencies, local governments and community groups. Improve, expand, or eliminate programs based on needs, funding, and legislation. Draft reports, interpret laws affecting programs, and oversee staff work related to program implementation and evaluation.

Provide civil litigation for the Government Litigation Bureau, carrying a full caseload from case development through trial. Draft and argue motions and memoranda, litigate in state and federal court, negotiate settlements, advise agencies on regulatory matters, and support the Open Government Unit. Opportunities include trainings, board/task force service, policy work, and supervising interns.

Lead and prosecute civil consumer protection and antitrust matters in state and federal court. Develop investigations, handle pre-trial litigation, negotiations, motions, trials, and appeals; collaborate with investigators, multistate partners, and federal enforcers; carry a full civil litigation caseload as first chair.