Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 6327

Community Health Resources; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker to join their team. This role involves assessing family needs, providing crisis management, and linking families to essential community services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human services, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping families navigate challenges. With a focus on wellness and professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Comprehensive Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Involvement Activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred; experience in lieu is acceptable.
• Minimum 2 years in a mental health setting required.

Responsibilities

• Assess family needs including medical and therapeutic support.
• Link families to community services and advocate for their rights.
• Provide crisis management and support based on family needs.

Skills

Crisis Management

Advocacy

Family Assessment

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

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

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JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

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

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support for Families, Middletown, CT

PC#: 1484

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.

Other Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
  
  

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
  
  

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
  
  

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
  
  

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
  
  

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
  
  

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
  
  

Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
  
  

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
  
  

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
  
  

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

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. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
  
  

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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

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