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JOB TITLE: Family Support Specialist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday- Friday, Flexible
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Family Based Recovery; New Britain/Meriden, CT *Community Based* PC#: 2918
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Family Based Recovery (FBR)
Family Based Recovery provides intensive, in-home clinical treatment for families with infants or young children (birth to age 6) who are at risk for abuse and/or neglect, poor developmental outcomes and removal from their home due to parental substance use.
The overarching goal of the intervention is to promote stability, safety and permanence for these families.
Treatment and support services are provided in a context that is family-focused, strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and responsive to the individual needs of each child and family.
The clinical team provides intensive psychotherapy and substance use treatment for the parent(s) and attachment-based parent-child therapy to the parent-child dyad.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Family Support Specialist Duties & Responsibilities Provides high quality, client-centered services to children and their families.
Demonstrates competency in topics of child development, substance use, and provides trauma sensitive and culturally competent care.
Delivers case management, education, referral, and crisis support as indicated.
Collaborates with other providers to support the needs of the client/family.
Works in close collaboration with program or agency staff in event of a clinical crisis.
Assists families in connecting to community and natural supports.
Participates in treatment and discharge planning.
Completes all program and agency required documentation, according to program and agency guidelines.
Documents all client and collateral contacts in client record.
Supports families in ensuring that youth/families connect and engage in the most appropriate level of care Additional responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in human services required.
Experience: At least two (2) years experience in a mental health setting preferred.
For identified positions, bilingual capacity may be required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license.
Training: Will attend all required program trainings.
WHY CHR: Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
403b Retirement Plan contributions Competitive insurance premiums Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
Education and licensure reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program Career development Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs Robust wellness program Annual wellness stipend 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!)
for you and up to 5 family members Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency Employee-lead resource groups Leadership luncheons with our CEO Join any one of our agency committees!
Stay informed with frequent updates Weekly video messages directly from our CEO Monthly newsletters And much, much more...!
*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked!
Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION RANGE*:
Starting at $18.8631/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of a strict calculation process, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy.
Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives.
(Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff.
We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!