Multi-Dimensional Family Recovery Specialist: SAFE Family Recovery- 7095

Multi-Dimensional Family Recovery Specialist: SAFE Family Recovery- 7095

Job Category :
Direct Care

Requisition Number : MULTI
007095

• Posted :
  July 24, 2026
• Full-Time

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Middletown, CT 06457, USA

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JOB TITLE: MDFR Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, flexible 40 hours/wk within the program's operating schedule of 8:00am-8:00pm. Available to work at least two evenings and must have reliable transportation.

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

SAFE Family Recovery, Middletown, CT

PC#: 2145

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
SAFE FAMILY RECOVERY

The Safe Family Recovery program encompasses 3 separate programs: SBIRT (Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment), RMCS (Recovery Management Checkup and Support) and MDFR (Multidimensional Family Recovery).
SBIRT is a screening that includes a breathalyzer, urine drug screen, the administration of the GAIN-SS and a discussion with client to identify areas of need related to substance use and mental health and to connection to appropriate treatment as indicated.

RMCS is designed to provide ongoing recovery support and checkups after an episode of treatment. RMCS works to facilitate involvement with pro-social activities, linkage to services as indicated and positive family relationships.
MDFR is an evidence based program that addresses the complex, multi-generational challenges facing families affected by parental substance use and involvement in the child welfare system. MDFR works to address change in the following six domains.

1. Child Functioning & Safety
2. Parent/Individual functioning
3. Family relationships
4. Intimate Partner relationships
5. Parenting/Co-parenting
6. Basic needs/ community resources

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for delivering MDFR services in homes and community to support treatment and
  facilitate recovery by improving family relationships and familial role functioning with the whole
  family.
• Address barriers to treatment and conduct brief therapeutic interventions to increase motivation to
  enter services
• Provider interventions that increase parenting capacity, reduce child safety risks, and improve
  family functioning.
• Participate in DCF case consultation and service planning meetings
• Collaborate with team members and DCF workers on cases.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered plan and document client
  progress. Insures clients receive services that are focused on client needs.
• Uses EMR to document all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and
  appointments.
• Attends all model required meetings and trainings along with coaching calls and agency trainings.
  
  Assists other team members as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: Bachelor's degree in mental health related field

Experience: At least two (2) years' experience in a adult substance use field. Excellent verbal
communication skills, computer literacy.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license.

Training: Will attend all required program trainings.

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 12 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off
  , including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
• Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
• Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
• Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 6 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Stay informed with frequent updates
  • Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
  • Monthly newsletters
• And much, much more...!

* Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION *:

$20.30/hour and up commensurate upon experience*

* Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.