Parent Support Specialist: Parenting Support Services- 7356

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JOB TITLE:                            Parent Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:         Full-Time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS:         Monday-Friday, First shift (two evenings available)

PROGRAM/LOCATION:     Parenting Support Services - Norwich, CT-Community -based

PC#:                                       2210

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Parenting Support Services

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.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Parent Support Specialist

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!
• Opportunity to facilitate parenting groups as well as individual client sessions.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Build relationships with clients that have a lasting impact on their lives.   

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 family’s 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: Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or a related field is preferred. Candidates with an associate’s 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

Training:Preference will be given to individuals who are already trained in Triple P and/or Circle of Security. If not already trained in Triple P or Circle of Security, training will be provided upon hire.

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/hr minimum-$28.71/hr maximum, dependent upon experience 

*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.

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