Bilingual Family Navigator

Wellmore Behavioral Health; Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury (CT, CT, CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmore Behavioral Health is seeking a Bilingual Family Navigator to deliver Intensive Family Assessment Intervention Response services in the Waterbury area. This role includes crisis intervention, counseling, parent education, and linkage to concrete supports.

The position requires a Bachelor's in human services, 2+ years working with families, and fluency in Spanish. Travel within the community and evenings/weekends may be required to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in human services or related field.
• Ability to speak, read, write and translate in Spanish.
• Commitment to the IPV-FAIR model.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Valid CT driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong verbal and written communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, supports, and psychoeducation to families affected by IPV in a culturally responsive, family-centered way.
• Engage families using motivational strategies to promote participation.
• Assist with strength-based assessments, trauma screening, safety planning, parent education, skills, and program curricula implementation.
• Collaborate with families, DCF, CSF, and community providers to plan services and connect families with resources.
• Advocate for families while promoting self-advocacy and independence in accessing services.
• Monitor progress and ensure IPV-FAIR and DCF scope compliance; document accurately and timely.
• Provide home-based services within the catchment area; may include evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Accept referrals, conduct initial visits within timeframes, maintain communication with supervisory and treatment teams.
• Provide coverage as needed and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Spanish language

Verbal & written comms

Cultural responsiveness

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor degree in human services

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Waterbury, CT 06702

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $24.45

Job Shift: Day

POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Family Navigator

PROGRAM: Intimate Partner Violence - Family Assessment Intervention Response

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide Intensive Family Assessment Intervention Response as delineated in the Intimate Partner Violence program standards, including crisis intervention, counseling, parent education and skill building, linkage to concrete services, and advocacy. This position reports to the IPV-FAIR Program Manager.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide advocacy, concrete supports, and psychoeducation to families impacted by intimate partner violence in a manner that is culturally responsive and family-centered.


• Build positive, collaborative relationships with families and use engagement and motivational strategies to promote participation.


• Assist with strength-based assessments, trauma screening, safety planning, parent education, skill building, and implementation of the Fathers for Change and Mothers and More curricula.


• Collaborate with families, DCF, CSF, and community providers to develop service plans, coordinate resources, and connect families with needed supports.


• Advocate for families while promoting self-advocacy and independence in accessing services.


• Monitor family progress, assess ongoing needs, and adhere to all IPV-FAIR model and DCF Scope of Service requirements.


• Provide primarily home-based services to families within the assigned catchment area, maintaining a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Accept assigned referrals, complete initial family visits within required timeframes, and maintain regular communication with DCF/CSF and the treatment team.


• Participate in weekly supervision and consultation, ensure client safety, and complete all documentation accurately and on time.


• Provide coverage for program staff as needed and perform other duties as assigned.


• Other duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in human services or related field and at least 2 years experience working with families.


• Commitment to the IPV-FAIR model.


• Ability to speak, read, write and translate in Spanish.


• Ability to work with diverse individuals.


• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Valid CT driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid auto insurance required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Requires working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.


• Work is performed primarily in client homes.


• Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community.