Full Time Family Visit Coach

The Bridge Family Center•Cromwell, CT

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bridge Family Center is seeking two full-time Family Visitation Coaches for its Mosaic Parenting Center, located in Cromwell/Hartford. The Family Visitation Coach is responsible for the case management and supervision of/participation in visits between families and children under DCF care, as well as all related documentation for these visits.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Ability to set professional boundaries and limits.
Ability to develop positive rapport with children and adult clients.
Ability to address and take control of difficult situations in the moment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be able to complete all required documentation in a clear, concise manner consistent with the Visit Coaching model.
Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license.
Must possess or be eligible to obtain after hire: Adult/Child CPR & First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Visit Coaching Model Training, and additional DCF trainings as determined by the program.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred.
Prior case management and/or visit coaching experience a plus.
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking preferred to meet the needs of the clients.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision during family visits, maintaining a positive environment and overall safety.
Report any safety concerns immediately.
Interact with families during visits, providing guidance on proper engagement and communication with children based on developmental level.
Upon referral, schedule and facilitate an initial meeting with biological parents, child, caregiver(s), and DCF to explain the program, share information, discuss issues precipitating child removal, current family circumstances, family strengths and needs, and develop or refine the DCF Visitation Plan.
Complete an assessment with each family to develop overall goals and meet with the family to develop a visitation plan prior to each visit.
Complete and submit all required documentation to all involved parties within the established program timelines.
Communicate families' progress with DCF.
Coordinate final discharge meeting with the family and DCF.
Provide backup transportation services for visit participants if needed.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested.