Community Support Worker Community Support for Families 7129
Willimantic, CT - USA
Job Summary
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JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time 40 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM; 2 evenings per week of availability as needed
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
Be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
- Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance ample paid time off (including your birthday!) employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet home and auto!
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
- Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
- Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend FREE premium subscription to the Calm app 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation and involvement including contests lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!) employee appreciation events employee-led resource groups open to all and more!
And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility)
COMPENSATION*:
$20.30/hour min-$28.7191/hour max
*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (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!
Required Experience:
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About Company
Real Hope is Here CHR is the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, offering a wide range of personalized services for children, families, and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma. Our largest outpatient off ... View more