VOCA Clinicial Coordinator

Catholic Charities•Hartford, CT

14d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The right person for this position will be interested in developing the program and growing a strong support network for Victims of Crime in the Hartford area.

Requirements

Licensed or license-eligible clinician in the state of Connecticut (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A)
Minimum 2–5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in mental health, trauma services, or victim advocacy
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.
Must have reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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.
Manage referrals and triage cases for clinical needs.
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.
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.
Develop relationships with outside entities and conduct outreach as the program is developed.