Trauma-Informed Family Navigator for IPV-FAIR

bridgesct; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 79,658,000 - 82,179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental with employer-conat

403(b) with employer contribution

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation with 22 days + holidays

Job summary

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. in New Haven is seeking a Family Navigator IPV-FAIR to support caregivers involved with intimate partner violence.

The Family Navigator provides home-based services, case management, safety planning, and psychoeducation to strengthen families in the greater New Haven area. You will work with clinicians, manage records with strict confidentiality, and participate in regular supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field, OR high school diploma with at least three (3) years extensive experience providing direct services to families with complex needs.
• Understanding of trauma, child abuse prevention and treatment, family violence, and systems advocacy preferred.
• Experience with case management and ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Must have own insured vehicle in working order.
• Valid driver's license, with access to reliable transportation on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients in homes, the community, or the agency office to provide a range of supportive and case management services to caregivers in families experiencing domestic violence.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered services.
• Services include case management, safety planning, psychoeducation, advocacy, skill-building, referrals and service linkages.
• Foster therapeutic alliances and maintain a non-judgmental stance with DV-impacted families.
• Facilitate family engagement and use motivation-enhancement strategies.
• Assist families in removing barriers like transportation.
• Attend case reviews with DCF and maintain collaborative relationships with DCF staff.
• Maintain complete records and documentation as required.
• Attend supervision with IPV-FAIR Program Director.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Case management

Trauma-informed approach

Cultural responsiveness

Transportation readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

High school diploma with 3+ years direct-family-services experience

Job description

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. in New Haven is seeking a Family Navigator IPV-FAIR to support caregivers involved with intimate partner violence.

The Family Navigator provides home-based services, case management, safety planning, and psychoeducation to strengthen families in the greater New Haven area. You will work with clinicians, manage records with strict confidentiality, and participate in regular supervision.