Family Services Associate

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Lebanon (CT); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay and comprehensive bene

Multiple Medical Plans

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% match

Vacation and Sick accruals

11 paid Holidays

Education/Training annually

Paid Licensure Reimbursement

Meaningful work in recovery

Zusammenfassung

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) seeks a Family Services Associate in Lebanon, CT to coordinate supportive services for families of clients in treatment.

This full‑time professional role offers competitive pay and benefits and works across SCADD locations to support recovery goals. You will educate families, connect them with resources, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure effective family involvement and post‑discharge planning.

Qualifikationen

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for individuals and groups.
• Empathy, patience, and cultural humility when engaging families.
• Understanding of substance use disorders, trauma‑informed care, and recovery‑oriented practice.
• Ability to work independently and with teams across multiple locations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and trauma‑informed practice.

Aufgaben

• Orient families to treatment goals and program expectations.
• Research and share up-to-date community resources statewide.
• Provide education to families about substance use disorders and recovery resources.
• Collaborate with staff on client case management to align family services.
• Provide oversight of family support meetings and crisis intervention as needed.
• Document progress, referrals, and incidents for reporting.

Kenntnisse

Strong written and verbal communicates

Empathy and cultural humility

Substance use disorders understanding

Trauma-informed care

Independent and collaborative work

Diversity, equity, inclusion values

Ausbildung

Degree in human services field or addiction/peer support certification

Jobbeschreibung

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Family Services Associate

Full Time Professional Lebanon, CT, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Family Services Associate | Southeast Connecticut | Lebanon, CT

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of theTop Workplace award,Non-Profit of the Yearand Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tierorganization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

We are seeking a caring and dedicated Family Services Associate to provide and coordinate supportive and educational services for the significant others of clients in treatment at SCADD — helping families heal alongside their loved ones.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Multiple Medical Plans to fit your needs and budget Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
• Vacation and Sick accruals
• 11 paid Holidays 40 hours of paid
• Education/Training annually
• Paid Licensure Reimbursement
• Meaningful work making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families in recovery

What You'll Do:

As a Family Services Associate, you will be a vital connection point between SCADD's treatment programs and the families and loved ones who are part of the recovery journey. Working across all SCADD locations and under the direction of the Family Services Coordinator, you will help families find hope, build understanding, and develop the tools they need to support lasting recovery.

Responsibilities include:

• Orient families and significant others to the goals of treatment, program expectations, and their role in supporting their loved one's recovery
• Research and share up-to-date community resources and supports available to families statewide
• Provide education and information to families and significant others — individually and through workshops — on substance use disorders, recovery resources, and family dynamics
• Collaborate with program staff on client case management to align family services effectively and recommend post-discharge resources
• Provide supportive oversight of family support meetings
• Provide crisis intervention services to respond to family needs during acute emotional distress
• Support families in identifying strengths, challenges, and needs as part of ongoing collaborative planning for a healthy post-discharge environment
• Meet with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate to acknowledge and report on client progress
• Coordinate all family support efforts with the Family Services Coordinator for maximum benefit Identify and coordinate use of training space for workshops, family support meetings, and related activities
• Meet all documentation requirements for client progress, referrals, contractual networking, and incident reporting

What You'll Need:

• Degree in a human services field, or certification in addiction or peer support preferred
• Prior experience working with families of individuals with addiction strongly valued
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly in both individual and group settings
• Demonstrated ability to engage families with empathy, patience, and cultural humility
• Understanding of substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practice
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple program locations
• Commitment to SCADD's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice

Why SCADD?

Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeast Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and our Family Services team plays a unique and meaningful role in that work, walking alongside the people who love and support those in treatment.

When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose.

If you're someone who believes families are part of the healing, we want to hear from you.

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.