Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 7129

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JOB TITLE:                           Community Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:         Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:         Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM; 2 evenings per week of availability as needed

PROGRAM/LOCATION:     Community Support for Families; Willimantic, CT

PC#:                                       1243

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Community Support for Families provides coordination of care for children and adults referred from DCF's Differential Response System. Community Support Workers and Parent Navigators assist the family through a child and family team process that develops care plans based on functional strengths and needs. The workers and the community work as a team to meet the needs of families who may present with a variety of basic needs, behavioral health, substance abuse and/or linkage to community services.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Community Support Worker

Position Highlights

• The perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day-to-day work.
• Team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth.
• Some schedule flexibility based on client availability.
• Connect with clients in the community at their home, or community settings- Everyday is a new experience!
• Mileage reimbursement and a company vehicle available for shared team use.
• Build relationships with clients that have a lasting impact on their lives.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assesses whole family needs including basic needs, therapeutic, medical, and other needs
• Provides support and crisis management related to family needs.
• Assists in linking families with needed community support services, programs, and agencies; advocates for clients’ rights and access to services.
• Works as liaison with DCF, hospitals, other community-based services, family members, and significant others.
• Processes appropriate requests for flex funding
• Works in collaboration with Parent Navigators
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field is preferred, an associate’s degree plus two years’ experience in a related field in lieu of bachelor's, or high school diploma with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in related field will be considered.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health related setting.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. 

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$20.30/hour min-$28.7191/hour max

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)   

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!