Bilingual Family Support & Case Management Specialist

Wheeler Clinic; Waterbury (CT); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Education Reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Wheeler Clinic in Waterbury, CT seeks a Bilingual Family Support Specialist for the Foster Care program. The role provides direct services, case management, and care coordination for an assigned caseload, with emphasis on advocacy and inter-agency collaboration to access supports in the community. Bilingual in Spanish and English is required; annual stipend of $2,288.

Rate: $23.08 per hour. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life

Formación

• BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field is required.
• Previous experience working with client population with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Effective time management, strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Valid Drivers License is required.
• Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs.

Responsabilidades

• 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 (biological, foster and/or other caretakers as indicated).
• Provides front line crisis support to individuals and/or families in the program by phone, in-home and/or in the community as needed based on initial assessment of the presenting concerns and program practice parameters.
• 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; takes a course of action from varying alternatives to provide client/family centered support and care.
• Provides group, individual and/or family counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases with both internal and/or external service providers and/or family supports as appropriate.
• Maintains records of counseling, coordination of care, child and family team meetings and/or case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing and other regulatory requirements/agencies as defined by program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes, and resources.
• Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program, understands program/department/agency guidelines.
• Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision, team meetings, staff meetings or rounds to assist in coordinating case management/care coordination.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Educación

BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field

Descripción del empleo

Wheeler Clinic in Waterbury, CT seeks a Bilingual Family Support Specialist for the Foster Care program. The role provides direct services, case management, and care coordination for an assigned caseload, with emphasis on advocacy and inter-agency collaboration to access supports in the community. Bilingual in Spanish and English is required; annual stipend of $2,288.

Rate: $23.08 per hour. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life