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Family Support Specialist

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$56,000 - 57,300 yearly

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Job Description - Family Support Specialist


Family Support Specialist - Job #520
Full-Time - $56k-$57,300 per year
Waterbury, CT 06702

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm


ABOUT THIS POSITION:
The Family Support Specialist will develop and implement family engagement and empowerment strategies, provide direct support to families, and share the “family perspective” with program staff and administrators. The Family Support Specialist is a member of the treatment team and will support the Clinician with scheduling family visits, home visits as well as providing transportation.
  • Assist Clinician to assess needs and service options for clients and their families
  • Assist Clinician with connecting youth to family facilitating meetings and visits as necessary
  • Advocate for youth and their families
  • Play a significant role in the client’s treatment team
  • Support families by facilitating skills groups
  • Work on flexible schedule, which includes week and evening hours
  • Develop knowledge base of community resources across Connecticut
  • Maintain connection with youth and family throughout treatment and beyond

SCHEDULE AND RATE OF PAY:
  • Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
    • Occasional flexible availability needed weekends and evenings is required
  • Starting salary is $56,000 - $57,300 per year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent with lived or professional experience - Required
  • Valid driver’s license - Required
  • Understanding unique issues and needs of adolescents - Required
  • 2 years’ experience directly working with system-involved families, certified peer specialist preferred
  • Advanced DBT knowledge
  • Skill in Advocacy, Crisis Intervention and ability to function independently
  • Flexible hours/weekends and evenings
  • Ability to speak Spanish a plus

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
  • Company provided vehicle used during work hours
  • Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
  • Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
  • Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
  • Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
  • Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
  • Annual monetary incentives
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
  • Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
  • 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

ABOUT CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.
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