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JOB TITLE : Bilingual Family Support Specialist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-time
SCHEDULED HOURS : 40hrs / wk (Monday-Friday; flexible hours-including evenings as needed)
PROGRAM / LOCATION : FFT Foster Care, Manchester, CT
PC# : 2704
ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Functional Family Therapy- Foster Care (FFT-FC)
Interested in helping a foster child?
Functional Family Therapy- Foster Care (FFT-FC) is an evidence-based in-home clinical intervention with a relational focus on the family unit for DCF-involved children. In addition to clinical treatment, FFT-FC also offers corresponding case management services with a Family Specialist. Birth Families and Foster Families are the primary unit of intervention. FFT-FC is built on the core FFT model; it is completed with the foster family and moves to your working with the birth family when the youth is preparing for reunification and after.
ABOUT THE POSITION : Bilingual Family Support Specialist
Position Highlights
- No on-call requirements, holidays, or weekends!
- One-to-one supervision is provided.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible schedule.
- Competitive benefits package & sign-on bonus offered.
- Opportunity to diversify your clinical experience.
- Supportive team environment to grow your career!
- Voted the Top Workplace in CT for the last 10 years in a row!!!
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct initial assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying protective and risks factors, and developing analysis of hierarchy and relational assessment within the family.Works collaboratively with FFT Foster care team members to provide interventions consistent with fidelity to evidence based model.Performs home and community-based care to address clinical needs of clients through model adherent FFT FC interventions.Continually assess the levels of engagement of all key participants and collaborate with supervisor and stakeholders to overcome barriers to engagement.Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes consistent with model fidelity.Assist families on how to identify and prioritize family needs, and how to navigate and access community resources.Conduct ongoing both model-specific and Foster Care adherent risk assessments and interventions for every family including tailored safety planning, crisis management, and model adherent interventions that target decreasing risk and increasing protective factors.Attends all required FFT training and utilizes videotaping as required.Complete Care4 documentation as required.Participate in weekly group supervision meetings, to update supervisor and co-workers and regularly attend individual supervision.Identify client emergencies and potential crisis situations.Provide tracking information on client visits and give notice of termination or request for extension.Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.Provide FFT Fostercare training to foster parents.Additional duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : BA in human services required (social work, sociology, psychology or similar degree).
Experience : 2 years of experience in field of study and experience providing case management services, coordinating systems of care, working with complex family systems and providing in home services. Preference will be given to candidates that have the following knowledge base : Child Development, Trauma reactions and impact on brain development, and community services.
Additional Qualifications : Bilingual (Spanish speaking) required.
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
Starting at $18.00 / hr min., and up commensurate upon experience.
Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on 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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