Parent Support Specialist: Parenting Support Services- 6809

CHR Career•Enfield, CT

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Parent Support Specialist 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! Opportunity to facilitate parenting groups as well as individual client sessions. Mileage reimbursement Build relationships with clients that have a lasting impact on their lives.

Requirements

BA in human services or a related field is required.
Direct experience working with children and families.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to individuals who have done home-based work with families.
Preference will be given to individuals who are already trained in Triple P and/or Circle of Security

Responsibilities

Carries an average caseload of 10 families receiving intervention, and average 4 months maximum length of service per family.
Completes PSS initial Assessment within the first 2 visits and other model specific assessments per model requirements.
Provide Level 4 Standard Triple P and Level 4 Teen Triple P curriculum interventions per model fidelity lasting 10-16 sessions of 1-2 hours per session.
Provide Circle of Security Parenting intervention lasting 10-16 sessions of 1-2 hours per session or if provided as a group lasting 8-10 sessions.
Provide case management services consistent with the Wraparound philosophy by assisting the family with identifying and prioritizing family needs, navigating and using community resources, creating a family budget, selecting and providing substitute caregivers, linking to traditional and non-traditional services and support systems, and identifying and using public and/or alternative transportation methods.
Provide crisis planning to anticipate potential crisis situations and assistance.
Collaboration with the DCF worker by maintaining frequent contact for open DCF cases regarding the family’s progress.
Attend Permanency Team meetings held for any in-home or out-of home cases.
Participate in supervision and peer support meetings as required by the model.
Works a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the caregivers and includes evening and weekend hours as needed.
Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support: 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.
Career Development: 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.
Wellness Program: 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
Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.