Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 7129

CHR Career•Willimantic, CT

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health related setting.
Valid driver’s license.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

Benefits

Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.