Family Support Specialist - Family Based Recovery Program

Family Support Specialist - Family Based Recovery Program

Requisition Number
: FAMIL
004768

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• Posted :
  January 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• Salary : $52,000 USD per year

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South Park St
90 S Park St
Suite 2
Willimantic, CT 06226, USA

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on Children and Families? If so, NAFI CT is for you!

NAFI CT is a leading provider of programs and services throughout Connecticut, offering tailored treatment options designed to meet the unique strengths and needs of adults, children, adolescents, and families.

About the Family Based Recovery Program:

The Family Based Recovery (F ) is an intensive, in-home clinical treatment program for families with infants or young children (birth to 72 months) who are at risk for maltreatment, adverse development outcomes, and removal from their home due to parental substance use. The overarching goal of the intervention is to promote stability, safety, and permanence for these families. Treatment and support services are provided in a family-focused, strength-based, trauma-based, culturally competent, and responsive to each child's individual needs.

The clinical team provides intensive clinical psychotherapy and substance use treatment for the parent(s) and attachment-based parent-child therapy to the parent-child dyad.

Family Support Specialist Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Clinician to provide case management in accordance with model requirement
• Assist with the development of treatment plans and contracts for services
• Implement treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during treatment
• Discharge planning, which may include plans for follow up treatment and connection to community services and programs
• Provide case management services
• Complete documentation and reports required by agency and program policies and funding sources, accurately and timely
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other community agencies and organizations, to provide comprehensive and effective treatment services for clients (i.e., schools, courts, hospitals, etc.)
• Offer therapeutic support, parent guidance to families
• Perform additional duties as assigned to deliver seamless services throughout the agency
• Must be willing to conduct client activities during late afternoon and evening times and/or weekends

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or human services related field
• Experience providing in-home services, case management, coordinating systems of care, and working with complex family systems strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel
• Skilled in case management and community connections
• Ability to function independently and as a team
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Cultural competency to serve targeted populations
• Maintain valid driver’s license and ability to drive or otherwise obtain transportation to provide services throughout the service area
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and use of electronic health record

Our Exceptional Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start, 7 Sick days and 11 paid holidays each year

Health and Wellness:

• Comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
• No cost Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Includes licensure fees, professional memberships and much more

Retirement and Financial Planning:

• Company matching 403b and no cost retirement consulting
• Company paid for Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

…and much much more!

Location: Willimantic/Norwich/Middletown, CTAreas

Salary range: $50,.00 /per year

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement

• NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class. Inclusivity and removing barriers are important to us. We are passionate about instilling a sense of belonging, celebrating diverse perspectives, and offering equal opportunities for employees to contribute and grow.
  
  We encourage members of underrepresented or marginalized communities and all those that share in these beliefs to apply.

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Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

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