Created | 04/04/2024 |
Reference | 239070767 |
Country | United States |
State | Connecticut |
City | Manchester |
Zip | 06040 |
Salary | - |
The Village for Families and Children Family Support Specialist - QPCDetailsJob Tracking ID: 512620-876426 Job Location: Manchester, CT Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years) Level of Education: BA/BS Job Type: Full-Time/Regular Date Updated: 04/03/2024 Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years Starting Date: ASAP Salary: 44,000 Work Hours: Full time 40 hours Job DescriptionStarting Annual Salary: $44,000 Quality Parenting Centers Specialist(s) QPC: Responsible for provision of Quality Parenting Center family visits. Provide visitation services to families referred by DCF following the removal of a child(ren) due to abuse or neglect. Will conduct weekly family visits and work closely with the bio-family and resource family (substitute caregiver) when possible. May require occasional transportation assistance should a need arise. Services are provided in coordination with DCF and other community service providers. QPC FSS will utilize the Visit Coaching Modelin their family time visits. As part of Visit Coaching, the coach is actively involved in supporting the parents to demonstrate their best parenting skills, utilizing a strength-based approach. A range of coaching approaches /interventions can be used based on the individual strengths and needs of the parents including use of play, queuing, modeling, instruction, and rehearsal.
The Family Support Specialistis responsible for provision of case management, support services, mental health services to children and families, or community programs, in coordination with other agency and community services and documentation of services as required by program policies and funding sources. Provides service in the office, home or host setting, to meet the unique needs of families served. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Experience and SkillsEDUCATION BA in social work, sociology, psychology or comparable human service program. EXPERIENCE
The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. PI239070767 |
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Employer | The Village for Families and Children |