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Bilingual Family Support Specialist - IICAPS
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for four consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Annual Salary : $43,888 - $55,000 plus a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Are you passionate and enthusiastic about working with families and empowering them to navigate the service system on their own?
Does the opportunity to provide therapy in a unique and non-traditional way seem intriguing to you? If so, we have the perfect position for you providing therapeutic services within multiple environments to improve the overall functioning of families and keep children out of the hospital.
IICAPS is an intensive in-home program for children at risk of psychiatric hospitalization and their families. IICAPS provides a unique opportunity to build strong connections to families in their natural environments.
Family Support Specialists in the IICAPS program are responsible for the provision of case management, support services, and mental health services to children and families, in coordination with other agency and community services.
Services are provided in the office, home, or host setting to meet the unique needs of families served. IICAPS operates from a team approach and consists of a clinician and a family support specialist, both of whom participate in sessions and treatment meetings.
Teams receive weekly group supervision and individual supervision. Teams are provided IICAPS model training provided by Yale Child Study Center as well as in-house training to promote clinical growth and development.
JOB SUMMARY
The Family Support Specialist is responsible for the provision of case management, support services, and 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
e., schools, courts, hospitals, etc.).
Experience and Skills
EDUCATION
BA in the human services field or BSW required.
May graduates are encouraged to apply!
EXPERIENCE
SCHEDULE
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Last updated : 2024-10-15