Boys & Girls Village, Inc.
Family Support Specialist- Family Based Recovery
Boys & Girls Village, Inc., Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610
Family Support Specialist - Family Based Recovery
Collaborate with Clinician to provide case management in accordance with model requirement.Assists with the development of treatment plans and contracts for services.Implements 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.Provides case management services.Completes 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, to provide comprehensive and effective treatment services for clients (i.e., schools, courts, hospitals, etc.).Offers therapeutic support and parent guidance to families.Performs 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.Minimum Qualifications:BA in social work, sociology, psychology, or comparable human service program.Two years’ experience in a comparable position in a human services agency preferred.Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel.Experience providing in-home services, case management, coordinating systems of care, and working with complex family systems strongly preferred.Coursework or training in child development and trauma preferred.Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.Flexible and able to multi-task.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.Program Overview:The Family Based Recovery (FBR) 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 manner, 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.Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees.Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.Free annual flu shots.Wellness workshops.401K plan with employer contributions.Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for 10%-20% tuition discounts at participating universities.Training and development opportunities (Including CEUs).Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer.Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff.Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling for employee and family.COVID-19 Precautions:Remote interview process offered.Personal protective equipment provided and required.Plastic shields at workstations.Temperature screening at all entrances.Social distance guidelines in place.Sanitizing, disinfecting, & cleaning procedures in place.
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Collaborate with Clinician to provide case management in accordance with model requirement.Assists with the development of treatment plans and contracts for services.Implements 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.Provides case management services.Completes 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, to provide comprehensive and effective treatment services for clients (i.e., schools, courts, hospitals, etc.).Offers therapeutic support and parent guidance to families.Performs 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.Minimum Qualifications:BA in social work, sociology, psychology, or comparable human service program.Two years’ experience in a comparable position in a human services agency preferred.Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel.Experience providing in-home services, case management, coordinating systems of care, and working with complex family systems strongly preferred.Coursework or training in child development and trauma preferred.Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.Flexible and able to multi-task.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.Program Overview:The Family Based Recovery (FBR) 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 manner, 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.Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees.Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.Free annual flu shots.Wellness workshops.401K plan with employer contributions.Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for 10%-20% tuition discounts at participating universities.Training and development opportunities (Including CEUs).Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer.Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff.Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling for employee and family.COVID-19 Precautions:Remote interview process offered.Personal protective equipment provided and required.Plastic shields at workstations.Temperature screening at all entrances.Social distance guidelines in place.Sanitizing, disinfecting, & cleaning procedures in place.
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