Family Support Specialist - Supportive Families; Bridgeport

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Main Street Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT 06606
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $21.63 - $21.63 Hourly
• Job Shift: First Shift
• Position:
  Family Support Specialist 1
• Program:
  Supportive Housing for Families
• Salary: $21.63/hour
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, 40 hours/week, 1st shift, Monday-Friday

A child welfare program providing intensive case management, vocational supports, and temporary housing subsidies to families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness in order to support the achievement of family reunification and/or prevent the removal of children from their families.

In this role, you will support clients in achieving their individual goals by providing intensive in-home case management services. You will help families address the problems of homelessness, unemployment, mental illness, and substance use through collaboration with treatment providers, natural supports, and community resources.

• Weekly in-home visits targeted to support clients in developing and achieving goals to find housing, employment, and treatment options.
• Identify resources and facilitate referrals, as needed, for housing, eligible benefits, substance use, mental health, counseling, child specific services, life skills including budgeting, vocational and educational opportunities.
• Regular and proactive collaboration with stakeholders such as DCF, treatment providers, landlords, internal staff, and departments.

• Motivation, passion, and commitment to the Mission of The Connection.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster effective working relationships.
• Strong case management experience and skills.
• Previous experience with Motivational Interviewing (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience (minimum).
• Valid Driver’s License.

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment.
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment.
• 12 paid holidays.