Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 6405
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A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what its like to work somewhere your voice is heard your wellness is a priority and your success matters.
JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time 40 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM; 2 evenings per week of availability
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support for Families; Willimantic CT
PC#: 1243
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
Community Support for Families provides coordination of care for children and adults referred from DCFs Differential Response System. Community Support Workers and Parent Navigators assist the family through a child and family team process that develops care plans based on functional strengths and needs. The workers and the community work as a team to meet the needs of families who may present with a variety of basic needs behavioral health substance abuse and/or linkage to community services.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Community Support Worker
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!
- Mileage reimbursement and a company vehicle available for shared team use.
- Build relationships with clients that have a lasting impact on their lives.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assesses whole family needs including basic needs therapeutic medical and other needs
- Provides support and crisis management related to family needs.
- Assists in linking families with needed community support services programs and agencies; advocates for clients rights and access to services.
- Works as liaison with DCF hospitals other community-based services family members and significant others.
- Processes appropriate requests for flex funding
- Works in collaboration with Parent Navigators
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A bachelors degree in a Human Services related field is preferred an associates degree plus two years experience in a related field in lieu of bachelors or high school diploma with a minimum of 4 years experience in related field will be considered.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in mental health related setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid drivers license.
Other Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Why Join CHR
Award-Winning 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 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 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!
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.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
COMPENSATION*:
$20.00/hour min and up commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Employment Type
Full-Time
