Bi-Lingual Family Consultant

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Village for Families & Children in Hartford, CT seeks a Family Consultant to provide case management, family support, and community-based services under the Connecticut Early Years Program. Services are delivered in homes, childcare settings, community locations, and offices based on family needs.

Connecticut Early Years strengthens childcare services and supports working families through individualized consultation, family engagement, and resource coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related Human Services field preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in a human services setting preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and family engagement activities.
• Develop service plans and family contracts.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community resources and services.
• Provide case management and ongoing support services.
• Collaborate with community partners to support family needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

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Connecticut Early Years Program
The Village for Families & Children
Hartford, CT
Starting Salary: $47,000 Annually

$1,000 sign on bonus!

Join The Village

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to providehomes for neglected children. Today, we continue to fulfill ourmission of building a community of strong, healthy familieswho protect and nurture children by providing acomprehensive range of behavioral health, early childhooddevelopment, youth services, substance use treatment, and familysupport programs throughout the Greater Hartford region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for seven consecutiveyears, with national recognition for workplace culture anddiversity, equity, and inclusion, The Village is committed tosupporting both the communities we serve and the employees who makeour mission possible.

Position Summary

The Family Consultant provides case management,family support, and community-based services to children andfamilies participating in the Connecticut Early YearsProgram. Services are delivered in homes, childcaresettings, community locations, and office settings based on family needs.

Connecticut Early Years is designed to strengthen childcareservices and support working families through individualizedconsultation, family engagement, community resource coordination,parenting support, and collaboration with childcare providers and educators.

Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency is required for this position.

About Connecticut Early Years

The Connecticut Early Years Program enhances community childcareservices by leveraging the expertise and infrastructure of theMaternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV)framework. The program supports families through:

• Individualized family consultation
• Goal identification and planning
• Regular meetings with families and teachers
• Connections to community resources and services
• Parenting support and education

Key Responsibilities

Direct Service Delivery

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and family engagement activities.
• Develop service plans and family contracts.
• Implement and monitor service plans, modifying them as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to communityresources and services.
• Provide case management and ongoing support services.
• Collaborate with community partners to support family needs.
• Meet monthly with teachers to discuss shared children and families.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete all required documentation accurately and withinestablished timelines.
• Maintain records in accordance with agency policies, programrequirements, and funding source regulations.

Community Collaboration

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with childcarecenters, schools, hospitals, courts, and community organizations.
• Advocate for and connect families to community resources and supports.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff tomeet program and client needs.
• Participate in agency committees, task forces, andproblem-solving teams as appropriate.
• Represent The Village in community groups and committees as assigned.

Experience and Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work,Sociology, Psychology, or a relatedHuman Services field preferred.

Experience & Skills

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a human servicessetting preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with children and familiesin urban communities preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with children,parents, teachers, and community partners.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability towork independently.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated cultural competence andcommitment to serving diverse populations.
• Commitment to Results and Performance-Based Accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsand general computer skills.
• Familiarity with electronic documentationsystems and agency software is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliabletransportation may be required.

Required

Why Join The Village

• Mission-driven work that positively impactschildren and families
• Award-winning workplace culture
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Learn more about careers at The Village:

The Village for Families & Childrenisan Equal Opportunity Employer. Wecelebrate diversity and are committed to creatingan inclusive environment for all employees.

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensivehealth coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matchedretirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuitionassistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursementand Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/