Parent Support Specialist Parent Support Services- 7009

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JOB TITLE: Parent Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time 20 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM 3 days per week with 1 evening of flexibility

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Parent Support Services Norwich CT

PC#: 3144

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Parent Support Services

The Parenting Support Services program encompasses 3 separate programs: Triple P Standard Triple P Teen and Circle of Security. PSS is designed to help parents become resourceful problem solvers. As a result parents will be able to create a positive and safe home learning environment for their children to develop emotional behavioral and cognitive strengths. PSS provides 8-10 sessions in-home with an evidence-based curriculum. It involves a thorough assessment of parent-child 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.

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 10-16 sessions of 1-2 hours per session.
• Provide Circle of Security Parenting intervention lasting 10-16 sessions of 1-2 hours per session or if provided as a group lasting 8-10 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 non-traditional 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 in-home or out-of 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 age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree in a Human Services or a related field is preferred. Candidates with an associates degree plus two years of related experience or candidates with a High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years of related experience will be considered with approved waiver from the funder.

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

Why Join CHR

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 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 premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests lunch & learns office seasonal decorating contests employee appreciation events and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue per year for individuals couples & families through our EAP program.

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*:

Starting at $20.30/hr min. and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity 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!

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