Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 6327

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Middletown (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker to join their team in Middletown. This role is pivotal in providing support for families in need, coordinating care, and advocating for access to essential services. You will work closely with families, assessing their needs and linking them with community resources, ensuring they receive the support necessary for their well-being. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families facing challenges. If you are passionate about helping others and have experience in mental health, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred; experience can substitute for education.
• 2 years minimum in a mental health setting required.

Responsibilities

• Assess family needs and provide support and crisis management.
• Link families to community support services and advocate for their rights.

Skills

Crisis Management

Advocacy

Assessment Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Associate's Degree with 2 years experience

High School Diploma with 4 years experience

Job description

Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 6327

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: COMMU006327

Posted: April 1, 2025

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Middletown Main, 955 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457, USA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM; 2 evenings per week of availability

About the Program: Community Support for Families

Community Support for Families provides coordination of care for children and adults referred from DCF's Differential Response System. Community Support Workers and Parent Navigators assist the family through a child and family team process that develops care plans based on functional strengths and needs. The workers and the community work as a team to meet the needs of families who may present with a variety of basic needs, behavioral health, substance abuse and/or linkage to community services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assesses whole family needs including basic needs, therapeutic, medical, and other needs.
• Provides support and crisis management related to family needs.
• Assists in linking families with needed community support services, programs, and agencies; advocates for clients’ rights and access to services.
• Works as liaison with DCF, hospitals, other community-based services, family members, and significant others.
• Processes appropriate requests for flex funding.
• Works in collaboration with Parent Navigators.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field is preferred, an associate’s degree plus two years’ experience in a related field in lieu of bachelor's, or high school diploma with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in related field will be considered.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health related setting.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.

Compensation:

$20.00/hour min, and up commensurate upon experience. *Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy.

Inclusivity Statement:

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!