What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 6327 position at CHR Career Opportunities?
With a career at CHR, you can look forward to a respectful workplace, an inclusive culture, and most importantly, a family. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it’s like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.
JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM; 2 evenings per week of availability
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support for Families, Middletown, CT
PC#: 1484
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
Community Support for Families provides coordination of care for children and adults referred from DCF's Differential Response System. Community Support Workers and Parent Navigators assist the family through a child and family team process that develops care plans based on functional strengths and needs. The workers and the community work as a team to meet the needs of families who may present with a variety of basic needs, behavioral health, substance abuse and/or linkage to community services.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses whole family needs including basic needs, therapeutic, medical, and other needs
- Provides support and crisis management related to family needs.
- Assists in linking families with needed community support services, programs, and agencies; advocates for clients’ rights and access to services.
- Works as liaison with DCF, hospitals, other community-based services, family members, and significant others.
- Processes appropriate requests for flex funding
- Works in collaboration with Parent Navigators
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field is preferred, an associate’s degree plus two years’ experience in a related field in lieu of bachelor's, or high school diploma with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in related field will be considered.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health related setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.
Why Join CHR?
🏆 Award-Winning Workplace:
- Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
🕒 Generous Time Off:
- Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
💰 Retirement Savings:
- Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
🎓 Education & Tuition Support:
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
- Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
📚 Career Development:
- FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
- Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
💪 Wellness Program:
- Annual wellness stipend.
- FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
🎤 Employee Involvement:
- Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
- Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
📢 Stay Informed:
- Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
🌟 And So Much More:
- Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
COMPENSATION*:
$20.00/hour min, and up commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience, 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!
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