Parent Support Specialist: Parenting Support - Enfield, United States - Community Health Resources (CHR)

Community Health Resources (CHR)

Verified Company

Enfield, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

JOB TITLE:
Parent Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full-Time, 35 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:
Monday-Thursday, 8AM-8PM with flexibility, Fridays 8AM-5PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION:
Parenting Support Services, Enfield, CT

PC#: 1739

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Parenting Support Services**
ABOUT THE POSITION:Parent Support Specialist**
Position Highlights

We assist families with complex dynamics—the work we do can have a lasting impact on the generations to come
Once fully trained you will be able to create your own schedule and manage your caseload.
Every day provides a new experience, we provide home services and telehealth. Typically some evening hours are required to assist families with home visits.

Duties & 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 1016 sessions of 12 hours per session.
Provide Circle of Security Parenting intervention lasting 1016 sessions of 12 hours per session or if provided as a group lasting 810 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 nontraditional 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 inhome or outof 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 agerelated or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
Additional duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
BA in human services or a related field is required.

Experience:
Direct experience working with children and families. Preference will be given to individuals who have done home-based work with families.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
None

Training:
Preference will be given to individuals who are already trained in Triple P and/or Circle of Security

WHY CHR:

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Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row:

Generous paid time off, including your birthday

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403b Retirement Plan contributions:

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Competitive insurance premiums

Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well

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Education and licensure reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program

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Career development

Internal career fairs

- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals

Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs statewide)
Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs

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Robust wellness program

Annual wellness stipend
3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more) for you and up to 5 family members
Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more

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Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard

Thoughtprovoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
Employeelead resource groups
Leadership luncheons with our CEO
Join any one of our agency committees

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Stay informed with frequent updates

Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
Monthly newsletters

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And much, much more

COMPENSATION:

$19.11/hour min. $26.75/hour max., dependent upon experience.

Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or signon incentives. (Please note, for parttime positions this range would be prorated based on hours worked)

**CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and vet