Flexible Field-Based Family Case Worker

UCFS Healthcare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan + employer contributions

Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off + holidays

Learning & development programs

Job summary

UCFS Healthcare is hiring for a full-time position focused on delivering home-based services to families involved with the Department of Children and Families. The role emphasizes initial intake, assessment, care planning, and ongoing support with a client-centered approach.

The successful candidate will conduct home visits, provide direct services, and maintain thorough case records across multiple reports and systems, while traveling within the UCFS service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related field.
• 3 years’ experience providing homebased services to DCF families, including work with families with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and engagement to clients upon referral by conducting initial phone intake.
• Complete family assessment to develop a care plan.
• Provide weekly face-to-face direct service hours including support, advocacy, referrals, and goal development with families in collaboration with DCF.
• Participate in monthly in-person joint sessions with DCF and the family to review the Service Plan.
• Maintain up-to-date case records and documentation in EPIC and other systems.

Skills

Travel 60-70%

Microsoft Suite

Outlook

Client-centered approach

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling

Tools

CPR Certification

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

UCFS Healthcare is hiring for a full-time position focused on delivering home-based services to families involved with the Department of Children and Families. The role emphasizes initial intake, assessment, care planning, and ongoing support with a client-centered approach.

The successful candidate will conduct home visits, provide direct services, and maintain thorough case records across multiple reports and systems, while traveling within the UCFS service area.