Family Support Specialist - Family Based Recovery

Overview

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Starting annual salary $43,888

The Family Support Specialist (FSS) will work with all 12 families involved in Family Based Recovery (F ). In addition to supporting the clinical work by facilitating/co-facilitating home visits with the clinical team, and conducting drug screens, the FSS will assist clients with identifying basic needs; providing or accessing transportation; accessing school, job preparation, employment and housing information; locating free family recreation activities;

helping with applications and with obtaining records. The FSS will compile and update resources in the local area for the team.

• Provides direct services to children and their families which may include: assessments and engagement.
• Develops treatment plans and contracts for services; implements and modifies them as appropriate during the course of treatment.
• Discharge planning, including plans for follow-up treatment and connection to community services and programs.
• Provides case management services and works with community groups in collaborative ventures.
• Completes clinical documentation and reports required by agency and program policies and funding sources, accurately and timely.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community agencies and organizations (e.g., schools, courts, hospitals) to provide comprehensive and effective treatment services.
• Works as a team member with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs.
• Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency-wide task forces, committees or problem-solving teams as appropriate.
• Represents The Village in community groups or committees as assigned by supervisor to support agency visibility and community linkages.

Education

BA in social work, sociology, psychology or comparable human service program.

Experience

• 2-3 years’ experience in a comparable position in a human services agency preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with children, parents, and school personnel.
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to multi-task.
• Cultural competency to serve targeted populations.
• Experience working with inner-city children.
• Commitment to Results/Performance Based Accountability.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to drive or obtain transportation to provide services throughout the service area.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; solid general computer skills; familiarity with The Village-specific applications a plus.

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being are among our highest priorities. The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents.

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