Bridges Homeward · 6 days ago
FULL TIME: Family Support Specialist (Case Manager) Support & Stabilization (Spanish/English Bilingual Required)
Bridges Homeward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in the community. They are seeking a Family Support Specialist / Case Manager to provide intervention and case management services aimed at strengthening family dynamics and ensuring child safety.
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Responsibilities
Organizes and manages a caseload of families and children referred by Department of Children and Families or other community providers
Collaborates with parents, children, DCF staff, Lead Agencies, community resources and Bridges Homeward staff in developing plans specifying resources and services needed, making referrals, and monitoring service provision
Provide in-home crisis response aimed at stabilizing the family
Provide a range of interventions aimed at supporting family capacity to safely care for children in order to prevent out-of-home placement of children and youth, or to support return of children and youth to their families
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, or a related field or high school degree and 5 years related experience
One year of experience providing case management or counseling services to children, adolescents, and families
Valid driver's license and properly insured vehicle
Willingness to transport clients
Bilingual candidates are needed for this position
Preferred
Experience in child welfare services
Working with pregnant or parenting teens or young adults
Spanish and Haitian Creole speaking professionals
Benefits
33.5 Hour Work Week!
Generous Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick, personal and wellness days)
Medical and Dental Coverage
13 paid holidays
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Financial coverage for Social Work Licensures and Professional Development (including access to CEUs for those who need it)
Tuition remission for undergraduate classes
Staff driven and led committees including a Young Professional Committee, Recognition and Activities Committee