Family physician Jobs in New Haven, CT

Bridges Healthcare, Inc., has an immediate opening for a Family Navigator IPV-FAIR (Intimate Partner Violence - Family Assessment Intervention Response) in our Family Centered Services Division in New Haven. Benefits for the positions include:Competitive pay commensurate with experience Medical and Dental with significant employer contribution to the premiums and HSA (if chosen as your plan)403(b) with a generous employer contributionEmployer-Paid Life InsurancePaid Vacation with 22 days to start, paid personal days, paid sick time, paid winter holiday break days, plus 11 paid holidaysSalary: $27.80 - $28.68 per hour, commensurate of experiencePURPOSE and POSITION OVERVIEWThe IPV-FAIR Family Navigator works in partnership with the assigned Clinician to support caregivers who have been involved with intimate partner violence. The Family Navigator provides primarily home-based services to families in the greater New Haven area and offers an array of supportive services which include case management, safety planning, psychoeducation, and other services as needed. IPV-FAIR services support caregivers in creating safer homes for their children and strengthening parent-child relationships. RESPONSIBILITIES:Meet with clients in their homes, the community, or the agency office to provide an array of supportive and case management services to all caregivers in families experiencing domestic violence.Provide services which are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered.Services provided to families include case management, safety planning, psychoeducation, advocacy, skill-building, referrals and service linkages.Foster therapeutic alliances and maintain a non-judgmental stance with all caregivers from DV-impacted families, including those who have experienced abuse and those who have caused harm.Facilitate family engagement and employ motivation enhancement strategies.Assist families in eliminating barriers such as transportation. Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate family needs, including occasional evenings as needed, with late hours being flexed out elsewhere during pay period.Attend regularly scheduled case reviews with DCF and maintain collaborative work relationships with DCF staff assigned to client families.Attend all program, agency and other required meetingsplete all record keeping and documentation as required by the agency and its funding sources.Attend regularly scheduled supervision (one hour weekly) with IPV-FAIR Program Director. Maintain timely and complete individual case files and strict confidentiality. Perform any other reasonably related duties as assigned by the IPV-FAIR Program Director. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree (BA) in a human services field, OR high school diploma with at least three (3) years extensive experience providing direct services to families with complex needs. Understanding of issues related to trauma, child abuse prevention and treatment, family violence, and systems advocacy preferred. Experience with case management and ability to work with diverse individuals. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Must have own insured vehicle in working order.Valid drivers license, with access to reliable transportation on a consistent basis. Bridges Healthcare is a valued and trusted community partner.A leading provider of a wide continuum of integrated behavioral health services.An employer of choice and offers staff the opportunity to grow and learn with the organization.Sustained by a diverse funding model that reflects broad-based community support and investment.Well-known and well-regarded for the services and supports we provide.A recognized expert and leader in delivering innovative solutions to behavioral health challenges.A powerful advocate for our clients, services, and improved systems. Loan repayment on some positions may be eligible as Bridges is a STAR and NHSC Approved Site by HRSA. Only candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or third parties, please. We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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