Family Development Specialist
About the role
Provide customer driven family development services which focus on the identification of long term family goals and objectives. A process which assists families in assessing their needs and strengths, coordinates program services for which they may be eligible, and supports the empowerment of families to be their own advocates with educational institutions, social service agencies and the business community.
Responsibilities
- Implement a system to track progress towards the achievement of established family goals.
- Cookordinate the enrollment of families into social service programming in support of family goals. This may include application assistance/review and/or authorization of direct benefit payments.
- Encourage families to develop their own strengths including identification and practicing of needed skills.
- Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions designed to help families develop and strengthen needed skills.
- Conduct home visits and case conferences with families to assess entire family situation.
- Advocate for and with a family with other agencies, schools, and businesses that have interactions with the family.
- Implement file recordkeeping system and customer confidentiality procedures.
- Data for reports that are filed with funding sources and other agencies as required on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Social Work or Human Services or related field or similar combination of education and directly related work experience
- 2-3 years experience in direct service and/or in experience in delivering financial education services or some type of curriculum training preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Must have valid Connecticut driver’s license.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Vacation Time
- Personal Time
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
Pay
$19.08 per hour; 40 hours per week
Schedule
8am to 5pm
Qualifications
- Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Case Management
- Financial Management
- Training and Development
- Home Visits
- Advocacy
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Vacation Time
- Personal Time
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
New Opportunities Mission
New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.
About New Opportunities
New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 22 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need. Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs. In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.
EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.