Family Time Specialist

About us

Family & Children's Aid (FCA) is a non-profit organization offering high quality, innovative mental health care for children and their families.

The Full Time Family Time Specialist will provide direct visit coaching services to families referred by DCF who are in need of Family Time visits; collaborate with DCF, biological families, children, and caregivers to provide visit services.

Available Shift:

· This is a 30-hour work week. 15 hours will be spent in our Danbury site and 15 hours will be spent in our Waterbury site.

· Monday through Thursday 1pm-7:30pm and Sunday 10am-4:30pm with a 30-minutes unpaid lunch. A different start and end time for the shift may be considered.

Responsibilities:

· Provide coaching services to family.

· Collaborate with DCF, biological families, children, and caregivers to provide visit services.

· De-escalate emotional and behavioral problems that may arise.

· Provide direct supervision of transportation services.

· Related experience working with children who have behavioral and emotional difficulties is strongly preferred.

Requirements:

· Must have a clean criminal history.

· Must have a clean pre-employment drug test, post-offer physical and TB screening.

· Must be punctual, arrive on time for shifts, and follow agency procedure for absences.

· Must have knowledge, skills, abilities, and the desire to work with children and adolescents.

· Must be flexible to work a few hours prior to or after regular scheduled shift.

· May work some holidays.

· Valid CT driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.

· Related experience working with clients who have behavioral and emotional difficulties strongly preferred.

Full-time Benefits Include:

· Full medical insurance with low premiums and no deductibles

· Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D and other voluntary coverage

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous Employer Matching Program

· Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy to support Work Life Balance

FCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work 15 hours a week in our Danbury site and 15 hours a week in our Waterbury site?
• Are you able to work the schedule listed on the job post? Please answer yes or no.
• If you are not able to work the shift provided on the job post, please provide a 30-hour week schedule that you would be able to work.

License/Certification:

• CT Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21