Community Support Worker: Community Support for Families - 6945
Community Health Resources, Windham, CT, United States
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Job Title
Community Support Worker
Employment Type
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Scheduled Hours
Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM; 2 evenings per week of availability as needed
Program/Location
Community Support for Families; Willimantic, CT
PC#
1243
About the Program
Community Support for Families provides coordination of care for children and adults referred from DCF's Differential Response System. Community Support Workers and Parent Navigators assist the family through a child and family team process that develops care plans based on functional strengths and needs. The workers and the community work as a team to meet the needs of families who may present with a variety of basic needs, behavioral health, substance abuse and/or linkage to community services.
About the Position
Community Support Worker
Position Highlights
The perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day‑to‑day work.
Team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth.
Some schedule flexibility based on client availability.
Connect with clients in the community at their homes, or in community settings—Everyday is a new experience!
Mileage reimbursement and a company vehicle available for shared team use.
Build relationships with clients that have a lasting impact on their lives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assess whole family needs, including basic needs, therapeutic, medical, and other needs.
Provide support and crisis management related to family needs.
Assist in linking families with needed community support services, programs, and agencies; advocate for clients’ rights and access to services.
Work as liaison with DCF, hospitals, other community‑based services, family members, and significant others.
Process appropriate requests for flex funding.
Work in collaboration with Parent Navigators.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field is preferred; an associate’s degree plus two years’ experience in a related field is acceptable; a high school diploma with a minimum of four years’ experience in a related field may be considered.
Experience:
Minimum of two years’ experience in a mental health related setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Valid driver’s license.
Other Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Benefits
Award‑Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years.
Generous Time Off: Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
Retirement Savings: Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs; student loan repayment assistance; exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees.
Career Development: Robust training curriculum with a new Clinical Training Series; clinical supervision or mentoring; internal career fairs.
Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend; free premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and families; up to six free confidential counseling sessions per year through EAP.
Employee Involvement: Leadership luncheons with CEO and agency committees.
Information Updates: Weekly video updates from CEO and monthly newsletters.
Additional Benefits: Many benefits available to all staff, some subject to eligibility.
Compensation
Starting at $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and may include program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. Part‑time positions are pro-rated based on hours worked.
Equal Opportunity Employment
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
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Job Title
Community Support Worker
Employment Type
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Scheduled Hours
Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM; 2 evenings per week of availability as needed
Program/Location
Community Support for Families; Willimantic, CT
PC#
1243
About the Program
Community Support for Families provides coordination of care for children and adults referred from DCF's Differential Response System. Community Support Workers and Parent Navigators assist the family through a child and family team process that develops care plans based on functional strengths and needs. The workers and the community work as a team to meet the needs of families who may present with a variety of basic needs, behavioral health, substance abuse and/or linkage to community services.
About the Position
Community Support Worker
Position Highlights
The perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day‑to‑day work.
Team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth.
Some schedule flexibility based on client availability.
Connect with clients in the community at their homes, or in community settings—Everyday is a new experience!
Mileage reimbursement and a company vehicle available for shared team use.
Build relationships with clients that have a lasting impact on their lives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assess whole family needs, including basic needs, therapeutic, medical, and other needs.
Provide support and crisis management related to family needs.
Assist in linking families with needed community support services, programs, and agencies; advocate for clients’ rights and access to services.
Work as liaison with DCF, hospitals, other community‑based services, family members, and significant others.
Process appropriate requests for flex funding.
Work in collaboration with Parent Navigators.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field is preferred; an associate’s degree plus two years’ experience in a related field is acceptable; a high school diploma with a minimum of four years’ experience in a related field may be considered.
Experience:
Minimum of two years’ experience in a mental health related setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Valid driver’s license.
Other Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Benefits
Award‑Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years.
Generous Time Off: Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
Retirement Savings: Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs; student loan repayment assistance; exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees.
Career Development: Robust training curriculum with a new Clinical Training Series; clinical supervision or mentoring; internal career fairs.
Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend; free premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and families; up to six free confidential counseling sessions per year through EAP.
Employee Involvement: Leadership luncheons with CEO and agency committees.
Information Updates: Weekly video updates from CEO and monthly newsletters.
Additional Benefits: Many benefits available to all staff, some subject to eligibility.
Compensation
Starting at $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and may include program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. Part‑time positions are pro-rated based on hours worked.
Equal Opportunity Employment
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
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