Bilingual Family Support Specialist (Spanish/English)

The Village for Families and Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Loan Forgiveness program

Job summary

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

Requires BA/BS in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology and 2–3 years in human services; bilingual Spanish/English proficiency is required; strong communication and organizational skills; valid driver's license may be required.

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, but not required.
• Fluent bilingual Spanish/English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• 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 community resources 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.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Cultural competence

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

BA/BS in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology

Tools

Agency software

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

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

Requires BA/BS in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology and 2–3 years in human services; bilingual Spanish/English proficiency is required; strong communication and organizational skills; valid driver's license may be required.