Bilingual MDFR Specialist-SAFE Family Recovery

Bilingual MDFR Specialist-SAFE Family Recovery

Norwalk, CT, USA

The Bilingual MDFR (Multidimensional Family Recovery) Specialist will spend the majority of their time in the community meeting with clients in their homes or community locations where they feel comfortable. MDFR Specialists will provide MDFR in three phases with initial contact weekly, contact every other week during the second phase, and contact every three weeks during the third phase. Throughout, the goal is to help increase engagement in treatment services and foster stronger relationships and functioning within the family.

The MDFR Specialist will focus on caregivers, children, parenting, co‑parenting, and community connection. Brief MDFR interventions will be delivered as identified by DCF and/or the family's needs following the MDFR curriculum.

Compensation: $22 per hour. Sign‑on bonus $4,000 (half upon start, half after 1 year). Bilingual stipend $2,288 per year. Cost of living stipend $4,160 per year.

Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in psychology, social work, or related human services field). Must have experience in substance use treatment or community‑based adult programs. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish.

Full time. Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs and crisis situations.

Norwalk, CT. Location stipend available.

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs

Secure Your Future:

• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan with company contributions
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Training and development opportunities
• Productivity incentive program

Maintain Work‑Life Harmony:

• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, 2 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 9 company holidays
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Coordinate services delivered by other community professionals
• Deliver MDFR at the parent/caregiver's home or in the community with at least weekly face‑to‑face contact
• Assess needs and family situation using DCF‑approved screening tools
• Discuss results and assist in developing Recovery Support Plan
• Facilitate engagement and retention in substance use and mental health treatment
• Provide access to developmental, educational, and medical services for children
• Enhance parents' involvement in children's well‑being
• Improve parenting skills, co‑parenting, and parental teamwork
• Reinforce skills learned in counseling
• Help repair relationships among parents and other family members
• Increase involvement of positive family members in children's lives
• Improve family communication, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving skills
• Conduct on‑site urine drug testing or breathalyzers as required
• Document clinical activities per Wheeler Clinic requirements
• Develop knowledge of cultural history, traditions, and values of served groups

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.