Family Support Specialist - QPC

About the role

The Quality Parenting Centers (QPC) Specialist will provide visitation services to families referred by DCF following the removal of a child(ren) due to abuse or neglect. This includes conducting weekly family visits and working closely with the bio-family and resource family (substitute caregiver) when possible. The role also involves providing case management, support services, and mental health services to children and families, or community programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments and engagement
• Develops treatment plans and contracts for services
• Implements treatment plans, modifying as necessary
• Discharge planning, including follow-up treatment and connection to community services
• Provides case management services
• Works with community groups in collaborative ventures
• Completes clinical documentation and reports accurately and timely
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community agencies and organizations
• Works as a team member with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs
• Participates in agency-wide task forces, committees, or problem-solving teams as appropriate
• Represents The Village in community groups or committees, as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Bilingual skills, particularly in Spanish
• BA in social work, sociology, psychology, or a comparable human service program
• Experience in a comparable position in a human services agency (2-3 years preferred but not required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Cultural competency to serve targeted populations
• Commitment to Results/Performance Based Accountability
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive or obtain transportation to provide services throughout the service area
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet applications
• Familiarity with specific applications used by The Village a plus

Qualifications

• Organized and able to work independently
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Cultural competency to serve targeted populations
• Commitment to Results/Performance Based Accountability

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Cultural competency to serve targeted populations
• Commitment to Results/Performance Based Accountability

Benefits

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities. The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents. Visit here for more details.