VOCA Clinical Coordinator

Catholic Charities; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Plan with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for the VOCA Peer Recovery Program in Hartford, CT. This position involves leading clinical oversight for a team, providing direct services to crime victims, and supervises peer recovery specialists. Candidates should have a Master's in Social Work or a related field, strong supervisory experience, and skills in clinical assessments and data-driven documentation. The role offers a broad range of employee benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work or related field (or Bachelor’s with 5+ years supervisory experience).
• Minimum 2–5 years of supervisory experience in mental health, trauma services, or victim advocacy.
• Certification or training in Intentional Peer Support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct clinical services to VOCA clients.
• Supervise a peer recovery specialist and coach peers effectively.
• Oversee daily program operations and ensure compliance with VOCA policies.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Supervision

Communication

Data documentation

Education

Master’s in Social Work or related field

Bachelor’s with 5+ years supervisory experience

Tools

Carelogic

Job description

Clinical Coordinator – VOCA Peer Recovery Program

Position Summary

The Clinical Coordinator leads the clinical oversight of a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funded, peer recovery specialist–run program. This role includes providing direct clinical services to a small caseload of crime victims, and supervising a peer recovery specialist using the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) model.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Case Management

• Deliver direct clinical services (assessment, brief therapy, safety planning, trauma-informed care) to a small caseload of VOCA clients.
• Ensure compliance with VOCA and Connecticut OVS/Judicial Branch contract requirements by preparing quarterly statistical data and semi-annual and annual reports.
• Utilize a secure EHR to document services, track outcomes, and support continuous program evaluation.

Peer Supervision & Support

• Provide individual supervision to a peer recovery specialist, grounded in IPS principles.
• Coach peers to use their lived experience effectively in service delivery, modeling recovery-oriented support consistent with peer support best practices.
• Coordinate training and professional development to enhance peer competencies, including outreach, engagement, mentorship, and resource coordination.

Program Development & Quality Assurance

• Oversee daily program operations and ensure adherence to VOCA policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with regional providers, legal partners, and advocacy agencies to streamline referrals and enhance service integration
• Participate in team meetings, quality assurance reviews, and agency-wide planning to support continuous improvement .

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s in Social Work or related field (or Bachelor’s with 5+ years supervisory experience) ( ctfsa.org ).
• Minimum 2–5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in mental health, trauma services, or victim advocacy.
• Certification or training in Intentional Peer Support or equivalent peer supervision model.

Expertise & Skills

• Competency in clinical assessments, safety planning, risk management, and therapeutic interventions.
• Skilled supervisor, able to train, mentor, and empower peer recovery specialists.
• Proficient in data-driven documentation and reporting using systems like Carelogic.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
For Good Health:Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
For a Secure Future:Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
For Retirement:403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
For Career Advancement:Training and development opportunities
For Work Life Balance:Generous paid time off; including 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling for employee and immediate family

Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.