Family Support & Visit Coaching Specialist (QPC)

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings match

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

The Village in the Greater Hartford, CT region is seeking Family Support Specialists for the Quality Parenting Center (QPC). You will provide weekly family visits, work closely with bio-family and resource family, and coordinate services with DCF to support children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

The role includes case management, direct services to children and families, and collaboration with schools, courts and hospitals.

Qualifications

• BA in social work, sociology, psychology or comparable human service program.
• An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's.
• Excellent oral and written communication, with ability to engage with children, parents and schools.
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Parenting Center family visits for referred families.
• Coordinate with DCF following removal of a child due to abuse/neglect.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and contracts for services.
• Complete documentation and reports per agency policies and funding sources.
• Collaborate with community partners to provide comprehensive services.
• Participate in agency tasks and represent The Village in community groups.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Cultural competency

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

BA in social work

Sociology/psychology background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Village in the Greater Hartford, CT region is seeking Family Support Specialists for the Quality Parenting Center (QPC). You will provide weekly family visits, work closely with bio-family and resource family, and coordinate services with DCF to support children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

The role includes case management, direct services to children and families, and collaboration with schools, courts and hospitals.