Bilingual Family Support Specialist - IICAPS

Bilingual Family Support Specialist - IICAPS

Annual Salary: $46,200 - $48,300 commensurate with experience.

Provides intensive home based services to children at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. Services provided include individual and family therapy, parenting skills training, around the clock crisis support, extensive case management, and advocacy. IICAPS operates from a team approach and consists of a Clinician and Mental Health Counselor, both of whom participate in sessions and treatment meetings. Participates in the implementation of the treatment plan, modifying as appropriate during the course of service.

Services provided are in collaboration with DCF, schools, and other community-based providers. The team is responsible for attending Rounds and group supervision weekly and maintaining clinical documentation according to licensing, accreditation, Medicaid, and Yale requirements. The purpose of services is to stabilize the child in the home and transition to traditional outpatient services, improve family functioning, and connect the child with the community in a positive way.

Consultation and coordination with psychiatric providers are expected if appropriate. Must maintain productivity targets determined by the Service and remain current on all model training requirements.

JOB SUMMARY

The Bilingual Family Support Specialist is responsible for the provision of case management, support services, mental health services to children and families, or community programs, in coordination with other agency and community services and documentation of services as required by program policies and funding sources. Service is provided in the office, home, or host setting to meet the unique needs of families served.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct services to children and their families which may include:
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and engagement
• Develops treatment plans and contracts for services
• Implements treatment plans, modifying as appropriate during the course of treatment
• Discharge planning, which may include plans for follow‑up treatment and connection to community services and programs
• Provides case management services
• Works with community groups in collaborative ventures
• Completes clinical documentation and reports, as well as any other documentation and reports required by agency and program policies and funding sources, accurately and timely.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community agencies and organizations in order to provide comprehensive and effective treatment services for clients (i.e., schools, courts, hospitals, etc.).
• Works as a team member with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs.
• Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency-wide task forces, committees or problem‑solving teams as appropriate.
• Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing The Village in community groups or committees, as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION

BA in the human services field or BSW required.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years’ experience in a comparable position in a human services agency preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel.
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to multi‑task.
• Cultural competency to serve targeted populations.
• Experience working with inner‑city children.
• Commitment to Results/Performance Based Accountability.
• May be required to maintain valid driver’s license and ability to drive or otherwise obtain transportation to provide services throughout the service area.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills. Familiarity with specific applications used by The Village is a plus.

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.

The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents.