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JOB TITLE: Parent Support Specialist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 20 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM, 3 days per week
with 1 evening of flexibility
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Parent Support Services, Norwich CT
PC#: 3144
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Parent Support Services
The Parenting Support Services program encompasses 3 separate programs: Triple P
Standard, Triple P Teen, and Circle of Security. PSS is designed to help parents
become resourceful problem solvers. As a result, parents will be able to create
a positive and safe home learning environment for their children to develop
emotional, behavioral, and cognitive strengths. 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.
Duties & Responsibilities
* 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.
* Provide 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.
* Provide 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.
* Provide 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.
* Provide crisis planning to anticipate potential crisis situations and
assistance.
* Collaboration with the DCF worker by maintaining frequent contact for open
DCF cases regarding the family’s progress.
- Attend Permanency Team meetings held for any in-home or out-of home cases.
- Participate 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or a related field is
preferred. Candidates with an associate’s degree plus two years of related
experience or candidates with a High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years of
related experience will be considered with approved waiver from the funder.
Experience: Direct experience working with children and families. Preference
will be given to individuals who have done home-based work with families.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: None
Why Join CHR?
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.
Career Development:
* FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training
Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and
professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
- Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career
aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80
programs statewide.
Wellness Program:
- Annual wellness stipend.
- FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal
decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
* Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for
individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Employee Involvement:
* Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency
committees!
Stay Informed:
* Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the
loop.
And So Much More:
* Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked,
with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace
where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
COMPENSATION*:
Starting at $20.30/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant
experience and internal equity, 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.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
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