Parent Coach

Family & Children’s Aid (FCA) is here to heal and support children and families in their time of need. We are a community-based, non-profit organization providing innovative and responsive programs and services throughout central and western Connecticut. FCA services over 3,000 families a year from low to moderate income.

FCA is seeking a dedicated Parent Coach to join our Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time (RTFT) program to service families in the Danbury and Torrington DCF catchment areas. Services are primarily home based.

RTFT aids DCF in determining family readiness for reunification, coaches parents/primary caregivers on parenting skills, and works with the child, biological family and foster family as a team to support a healthy, successful transition and achieve a higher rate of reunification permanency.

The RTFT Worker works in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to support and intervene with parents whose children (from birth to age 17) are placed in out-of-home care by offering a menu of services designed to promote and effect successful reunification, strengthen parent/child relationships and attachments, and reduce the risk for further abuse and neglect.

Qualifications and Skills

• Valid Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field of study.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience working with children and families.
• Minimum of two (2) years related case management experience.
• Must be willing to spend about 50% of the work week traveling/driving.
• Spanish Speaking a plus.

Benefits

• Full medical insurance with premiums as low as $15 and no deductibles.
• Dental, vision, life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Additional $1,200 paid annually if you are covered by a health plan elsewhere.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Plan.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous Employer Matching Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to support Work Life Balance. (You can use PTO as soon as you accrue it) First year employees will accrue 20 days (4 weeks) PTO and accrual rates increase in the years following.
• 12 Paid Holidays
• FCA is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and support to parents, fostering effective parenting skills and strategies.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized plans to address family needs.
• Collaborate with social workers and human services professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and follow up on progress with families.