Parent Support Specialist Parenting Support Services- 6223

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JOB TITLE: Parent Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FullTime 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: MondayFriday day shift (two evenings possible until 8pm)

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Parenting Support Services Norwich CTCommunity based

PC#: 2210

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Parenting Support Services

PSS provides 810 sessions inhome with an evidencebased curriculum. It involves a thorough assessment of parentchild interactions the application of intervention skills to a broad range of child/teen target behaviors and the use of relationship enhancement strategies to promote parental autonomy. Most parents completing the program significantly reduce their use of corporal punishment and other coercive parenting strategies while building a more positive relationship with their child.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Parent Support Specialist

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 familys 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 assigned.

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 Join CHR

AwardWinning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 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 brandnew 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 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bringyourpettowork lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Join employeeled resource groups DEI Council and Wellness Committee.
• 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.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and wellbeing are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$18.86/hr minimum and up commensurate 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 veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Required Experience:

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