Parent Support Specialist: Parenting Support Services

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Parent Support Specialist

Full-Time, 35 hours/week

Monday‑Friday, 8am‑8pm flexibility based on clients' needs, 2 evenings per week required.

Parenting Support Services;
Enfield, CT ‑ Community‑based

1201

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.

Parent Support Specialist

• 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.

• 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.
• Provides 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.
• Provides 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.
• Provides 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.
• Provides crisis planning to anticipate potential crisis situations and assistance.
• Collaborates with the DCF worker by maintaining frequent contact for open DCF cases regarding the family’s progress.
• Attends Permanency Team meetings held for any in‑home or out‑of‑home cases.
• Participates 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 assigned.

Education: BA in human services or a related field is required.

Experience: Direct experience working with children and families. Preference will be given to individuals who have done home‑based work with families.

Training: Preference will be given to individuals who are already trained in Triple P and/or Circle of Security.

• 🏆 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.
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