Family Centers · 11 hours ago
Manager, Center for HOPE
Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization providing health, education, and human services across Fairfield County. The Manager of the Center for HOPE oversees the clinical, operational, and programmatic functions of the Center, providing leadership and support for grief and trauma response programs while maintaining a small clinical caseload.
Responsibilities
Oversee all Center for HOPE operations, including The Den for Grieving Kids and Trauma Response Services, ensuring high-quality, responsive programming
Manage budgets, data, reporting, fundraising support, and compliance with licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements; participate in QA/QI and leadership initiatives
Supervise and support the Program Coordinator, clinical staff, MSW interns, and volunteers, serving as a clinical and professional role model
Maintain a small clinical caseload and participate in weekly supervision, case conferences, and agency trainings
Coordinate and facilitate evening and school-based grief support groups, special events, and family intakes, serving as a primary point of contact for Den families
Maintain and enhance children’s grief curriculum; screen and train volunteers; and serve as liaison to Lower Fairfield County schools
Oversee the Trauma Response Team and participate in on-site trauma response and post-trauma services as needed
Represent Family Centers through community education, presentations, trainings, and collaboration with local partners and task forces
Qualification
Required
Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree
Active Connecticut license as a LCSW, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mental health, grief, trauma, or community program development
Experience working with underserved populations
Prior supervisory and leadership experience or demonstrated capacity
Direct clinical experience and comfort level with grief, bereavement, and trauma as primary treatment focus
Ability or demonstrated capacity to oversee multiple programs and sites efficiently
Comfort with public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences and stakeholders
Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, electronic health records, and telehealth platforms
SIFI Certification (required or obtained after hire)
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tax-free spending accounts
Disability
Life and AD&D insurance
Employee assistance plan
Pet insurance
Critical accident and illness
Wellness services
Tuition assistance
Retirement savings
Company
Family Centers
Family Centers is a non-profit organization that offers education, health care, and human services to children and adults.