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    FULL TIME: Family Support Specialist - Cambridge, United States - Bridges Homeward

    Bridges Homeward
    Bridges Homeward Cambridge, United States

    1 week ago

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    Recognizing the value in self care and proper work- life balance Bridges Homeward operates on a /2 day) work week

    Bridges Homeward (formally CFCS) is looking to hire a full-time Family Support Specialist / Case Manager. Are you ready to take the next step in your human services career? Do you want to work for a supportive nonprofit and make a positive impact on families in your community? If so, please read on about this rewarding job

    This Family Support Specialist / Case Manager position earns a competitive starting salary of $46,500-48,500 a year, with an additional stipend for on-call. We also offer great benefits, including health, dental, a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off (PTO), life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability. If this sounds like the right opportunity in human services for you, apply to join our nonprofit team today

    HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

    Utilizing intervention to strengthen protective factors, the family support specialist performs home visits to mediate and support families in resolving conflicts. You monitor the safety of children in the home and during supervised family visitation. To enhance their capacity to care for their children, you support parents on increasing their parenting skills, advocacy skills and support networks. You also provide case management, including information about and referrals to additional resources or after-care services. With attention to detail, you keep up-to-date and accurate records. Because of your dedication, we are able to continue this exceptional program that benefits families in our community by developing and nurturing safe, permanent relationships

    • Organizes and manages a caseload of families and children referred by Department of Children and Families or other community providers
    • Collaborates with parents, children, DCF staff, Lead Agencies, community resources and Bridges Homeward staff in developing plans specifying resources and services needed, making referrals, and monitoring service provision
    • Provide in-home crisis response aimed at stabilizing the family
    • Provide a range of interventions aimed at supporting family capacity to safely care for children in order to prevent out-of-home placement of children and youth, or to support return of children and youth to their families

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST / CASE MANAGER

    • Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, or a related field
    • One year of experience providing case management or counseling services to children, adolescents, and families
    • Valid driver's license and properly insured vehicle
    • Willingness to transport clients

    Bilingual candidates are needed for this position. There is an exceptional need for Spanish and Haitian Creole speaking professionals at this time. Experience in child welfare services and working with pregnant or parenting teens or young adults is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration.


    Bridges Homeward is passionate about supporting our employees. Here are just some of the ways we do that. Learn more: Join Our Team - Bridges Homeward

    • 33.5 Hour Work Week
    • Generous Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick, personal and wellness days)
    • Medical and Dental Coverage
    • 13 paid holidays
    • Life Insurance
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • Financial coverage for Social Work Licensures and Professional Development (including access to CEUs for those who need it)
    • Tuition remission for undergraduate classes
    • Staff driven and led committees including a Young Professional Committee, Recognition and Activities Committee
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