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Parent Support Specialist: Parenting Support Services
Parent Support Specialist: Parenting Support ServicesCommunity Health Resources • Enfield, CT, United States
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Parent Support Specialist: Parenting Support Services

Parent Support Specialist: Parenting Support Services

Community Health Resources • Enfield, CT, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description
A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Parent Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 35 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm flexibility based on clients' needs, 2 evenings per week required.

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

PC#: 1201

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.
  • Additional duties as required.
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?

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*:

$19.11/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, 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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