Recognizing the value in self-care and proper work-life balance, Bridges Homeward operates on a 33.5 hour work week.
Bridges Homeward is seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist/Case Manager. This rewarding role allows you to make a positive impact on families in your community while working for a supportive nonprofit organization.
Making a Difference
You will utilize intervention to strengthen protective factors by performing home visits to mediate and support families in resolving conflicts. You will monitor the safety of children in the home and during supervised family visitation. To enhance their capacity to care for their children, you will support parents on increasing their parenting skills, advocacy skills, and support networks. You will also provide case management, including information about and referrals to additional resources or after-care services. With attention to detail, you will keep up-to-date and accurate records.
* Organize and manage a caseload of families and children referred by Department of Children and Families or other community providers.
* Collaborate 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.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications:
* 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.
About Us
Bridges Homeward is passionate about supporting our employees. We offer a competitive starting salary, great benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on families in our community, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us.
Benefits include:
* 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
* Tuition remission for undergraduate classes
* Staff-driven and led committees