Family Support Specialist - Family Based Recovery

Job Description

About The Village : 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

FBR :

The Family Support Specialist (FSS) will work with all 12 families involved in FBR. In addition to supporting the clinical work by facilitating / co-facilitating home visits with the clinical team, and conducting drug screens, the FSS will, but will not be limited to : assisting 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Family Support Specialistis responsible for provision of case management, support services, mental health services to children and families, or community programs, in coordination with other agency and community services and documentation of services as required by program policies and funding sources. Provides service in the office, home or host setting, to meet the unique needs of families served.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct services to children and their families which may include :

Conducts comprehensive assessments and engagement

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

Job Benefits

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of 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.