Family Engagement Specialist, QPC

4 weeks ago

New Britain, United States Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services, Inc. Full time
If helping children and their families is your passion, this may be the opportunity for you

Klingberg is a private non-profit multi service agency who provides help to thousands of people across Connecticut each year. Our goal is to extend hope and healing to children and families whose lives have been traumatized by abuse and/or neglect in its various forms, sever family problems and mental health issues.

We are looking to hire a full time Family Engagement Specialist for our Quality Parenting Center. Our Quality Parenting Center (QPC) provides opportunities for parents to have supervised family time with their children, learn and practice new parenting skills, repair family relationships, and improve the quality of the parent-child interaction. Under the direct supervision of the Quality Parent Center Coordinator and the Director of Family and Youth Support Services, the Family Engagement Specialist completes intake/assessments with parents, provides supportive services to families and co-facilitates psycho-educational groups for biological parents and provides supervision to the Visitation Coaches.

Full time employees are eligible for our attractive benefits that include: Health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, 401k plus a match, 13 Paid Holidays, 3 Weeks' Vacation, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, and a Referral Program. We are also currently offering a $1,000 sign on bonus.

The incumbent must possess sound professional training and experience in the field of human services with emphasis on family dynamics and child development, a commitment to a strength based treatment philosophy; experience in using appropriate parenting skills, effective verbal and written communications, strong observation and documentation skills required, demonstrate maturity and self-awareness, and; must be culturally competent and demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations.

Typical Duties Include:

Provide pre/post support to parents that includes establishing a trusting relationship with the assigned parents(s), visits, phone contacts and assistance in times of crisis.

Coordinates intakes/assessments with parents and DCF and develop initial plan for the family.

Match Visitation Coaches with family needs.

Implement and provide support and educational groups for parents.

Facilitate monthly and quarterly meetings with DCF and parents to review treatment plan progress and concerns.

Supervise visits between children and biological parents and develop appropriate activities to ensure that the visits are meaningful.

Provide direct supervision to Visitation Coaches.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, Child Development, or other relevant course of study. Experience working with parents and children who have been separated from one or more parents due to the courts and/or Department of Children and Families (DCF) is preferred. Must maintain a valid driver's license. Preferred but not required supervisory experience. Must be able to work a 40 hours work week including weekends.

Klingberg Family Centers (and its Affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning or physical disability, past or present history of mental disorder, developmental disabilities, veteran status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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