Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 7129

Community Health Resources (CHR); Windham (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off including birthday

403b retirement plan with employer-con

Discounts on pet, home and auto

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Wellness stipend

Calm app subscription

Confidential counseling sessions

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Community Support Worker to provide direct care and coordination for families in Willimantic, CT. The role involves home and community-based engagement, collaboration with DCF and local services, and a focus on developing care plans based on family needs.

The position emphasizes autonomy within a team, with regular supervision, schedule flexibility, mileage reimbursement, and a company vehicle for shared use. Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services preferred; associate’s degree plus two years’ experience in related field in lieu of bachelor’s, or high school diploma with minimum 4 years’ related experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health related setting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

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.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Associate’s degree + 2 years’ experience

High school diploma + 4 years’ related experience

Job description

Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 7129

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: COMMU007129

• Posted : September 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Willimantic, CT 06226, USA

Description

JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM; 2 evenings per week of availability as needed

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support for Families; Willimantic, CT

PC#: 1243

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.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Community Support Worker

Position Highlights

• The perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day-to-day work.
• Team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth.
• Some schedule flexibility based on client availability.
• Connect with clients in the community at their home, or community settings- Everyday is a new experience!
• Mileage reimbursement and a company vehicle available for shared team use.
• Build relationships with clients that have a lasting impact on their lives.

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?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION *:

$20.30/hour min-$28.7191/hour max

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Services.

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