Senior Counselor -Child First- Hybrid

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.POSITION SUMMARYWheeler Clinic’s Child First program is seeking a Senior Counselor to visit with children, birth to age 5, and their caregivers in the family’s home. The Senior Counselor teams with a Clinician to help heal and protect children and their caregivers from the effects of trauma and chronic stress. The team strengthens caregiver-child relationships, supports caregivers to understand the meaning of their child’s behavior, and connects families to community supports. The Senior Counselor assesses family service needs and facilitates connections to community-based services. The Senior Counselor also engages caregiver and child in activities that stimulate the child’s development. Together the team focuses on enhancing the caregiver’s capacity to provide sensitive, age-appropriate care and protection, promoting security and mutual joy in caregiver-child relationships. The Senior Counselor will receive thorough training in the evidence-based Child First model, Circle of Security Parenting, and the Abecedarian Approach. Supervisors provide regular reflective supervision and support your work-life balance.Sign on bonus of $2,000 half paid at start and half paid at one year of serviceHourly Rate $22Additional Bilingual Stipend available!EMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through CentivoComprehensive dental and vision insurance through CignaAccess to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance403(b) Plan, with contributions from the companyPursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement ProgramAccess training and development opportunitiesMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off, including:15 vacation days per year8 sick days per year2 personal days per year2 floating holidays per year9 paid company holidaysAccess free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONSBA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Education or related field is required. Previous experience working with client population. Effective time management, strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Bilingual Spanish speaking candidate preferred.LOCATIONBristol is the office location. Will travel to Bristol, New Britain, CT and the surrounding northern towns. This position is remote; you can work from home and head out to your appointments and may need to stop into the office in Bristol at times.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides data support using the Child First Comprehensive Record to help inform program managers and maintain program requirements.Participates in reflective supervision at the individual and team level with Program Manager and Child First teams.Develops case management plans or plans of care and provides direct case management services and/or coordination of care specific to each assigned client and/or family.Provides front line crisis support to individuals and/or families in the program by phone, in-home and/or in the community as needed.Makes decisions based on interpretation of the data presented and/or refines the methods and techniques used.Determines the processes and methods to follow based on assessment of the client/family presentation and their strengths.Provides group, individual and/or family counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases.Maintains records of counseling, coordination of care, child and family team meetings and/or case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes.Demonstrates knowledge of basic psychopathology, crisis theory and other behavioral health concerns, and primary intervention modalities relevant to target population.Supports daily program specific operational functions as required.Provides service in the office and/or community settings outside of the office and maintains a flexible schedule.Participates in the development, implementation, and facilitation of initial treatment plan or plan of care.Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes, and resources.Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program and adheres to practice standards.Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the home.Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision, team meetings, staff meetings or rounds.Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers.Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served.Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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