Part-Time Reunification Case Manager

The Child & Family Guidan; Bridgeport (CT); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Child and Family Guidance Center in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Part-time RTFT Case Manager to support reunification in the Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time program, working 17.5 hours per week. This role emphasizes intensive family support, parent education, and collaboration with community resources to promote lasting family stability.

Key duties include delivering Therapeutic Family Time services, reviewing safety concerns, assessing family functioning, developing strength-based

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Must have valid CT driver’s license.
• Must have reliable transportation and to attend collaborative meetings and required trainings within CT.
• Experience working with children with emotional and behavioral problems and their families: 2 years (Required).
• Knowledge of child abuse and neglect (mandated reporting) statutes preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work with families of all races and socio-economic backgrounds with cultural competence and sensitivity.

Responsabilidades

• Provide Therapeutic Family Time/Family Time Services to assigned families.
• Review safety concerns and risk factors that may impact child safety with the family and DCF.
• Assess family functioning, skills, parental capabilities, and parent’s motivation to change.
• Implement the Visit Coaching Model.
• Identify family resources and informal/formal supports with the family and how they may be used in safety planning.
• Observe family interactions and identify family strengths and needs.
• Identify problems and barriers that may be impacting reunification.
• Complete initial NC Fas-G+ R within 14 days of referral.
• Utilizes recognized curricula to improve parenting skills and increase parents understanding of normal child growth and development.
• Develops strength-based service plans in partnership with the parents to address areas identified as challenges or goals.
• Assists and model for the parents in how to seek and obtain outside resources.
• Maintains collaborative relationship with substitute caregivers and other community and medical providers as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of all client and collateral contact including service hours and visits.
• Testifies in court and attends required DCF Family Conference or other meetings.
• Maintains adequate case-load of families working within the guidelines, policies, procedures, and mission of The Child & Family Guidance Center.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field

Descripción del empleo

The Child and Family Guidance Center in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Part-time RTFT Case Manager to support reunification in the Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time program, working 17.5 hours per week. This role emphasizes intensive family support, parent education, and collaboration with community resources to promote lasting family stability.

Key duties include delivering Therapeutic Family Time services, reviewing safety concerns, assessing family functioning, developing strength-based