Family Time Coach for Reunification & Parent Support

Children's Center of Hamden Inc.; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, mission-driven culture

Job summary

The Children’s Center of Hamden is seeking a dedicated Family Time Specialist to join our Quality Parenting Center program in Hamden, CT. This role focuses on facilitating supervised visits, coaching families, and supporting reunification and permanency goals.

You will coordinate with DCF, caregivers, and families, maintaining trauma-informed practices while ensuring accurate documentation and goals are met.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child welfare, CPS practices, family systems.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate with DCF, caregivers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and equitable family services.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, CareLogic, OnShift, and Paycom.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate supervised child/parent visits following DCF removal.
• Conduct pre- and post-visit meetings with parents/caregivers to establish goals and address concerns.
• Prepare parents for children’s reactions during visits and support appropriate interactions.
• Provide real-time coaching by recognizing parent strengths and improving parenting skills.
• Assist parents with emotions and challenges before and after visits.
• Develop visitation plans and goals in collaboration with DCF, caregivers, and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation of visits using required narrative formats.
• Support discharge meetings and final visits when permanency goals are achieved.
• Maintain professional boundaries and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive family support.
• Report safety concerns affecting the care, welfare, and security of children served.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, workshops, conferences, and supervision.
• Complete CPI training and utilize approved physical intervention techniques only as a last resort.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Relationship-building

Trauma-informed care

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

CareLogic

OnShift

Paycom

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Children’s Center of Hamden is seeking a dedicated Family Time Specialist to join our Quality Parenting Center program in Hamden, CT. This role focuses on facilitating supervised visits, coaching families, and supporting reunification and permanency goals.

You will coordinate with DCF, caregivers, and families, maintaining trauma-informed practices while ensuring accurate documentation and goals are met.