Bilingual Therapist Assistant (English / Spanish)

Bilingual Therapist Assistant (English / Spanish)

Waterbury, CT 06702

35 hours per week

Job Description:

The English and Spanish Speaking MDFT Therapist Assistant is responsible for all case management services involving active and aftercare MDFT cases. Therapist Assistants must be able to establish a trusting and supportive relationship with family members through direct contact in the context of home visits, phone contacts, and assistance in times of crisis. These services can include but are not limited to accompanying parents to appointments as needed, work as part of the treatment team, and interact with other service providers as appropriate.

• Read, write, and verbally communicate with English and Spanish speaking clients and their families
• Translate English and Spanish paperwork and phone calls
• Provide all case management services to MDFT clients from a strength-based perspective
• Work in close alliance with MDFT Therapists
• Perform GAIN assessments and process data to be used to effectively plan for appropriate services
• Develop community network of support services in Greater Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington
• Participate in all MDFT training as necessary
• Be accessible for crisis services on a daily basis
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ability toprofessionally communicate in both Spanish and English - Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/ or experience working with families- Required
• Ability to function independently
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communication Proficiency
  
  

Schedule & Rate of Pay:

• Full-Time 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday flexible hours to meet client needs
• $44,000 per year salary
  
  

CJR Benefits:

At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Very low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance
  
  

About CJR:

A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs.At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.

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