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The Village for Families & Children lists this Family Support Specialist - IICAPS opportunity in hartford, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Our Mission:
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Mental Health Counselor / Family Support Specialist (IICAPS)
Competitive Compensation Package: Annual salary: $46,200 - $52,500; $5,000 sign-on bonus; Opportunity to earn monthly incentive.
Help Children and Families Thrive
Are you passionate about supporting children and families through challenging times? Join our IICAPS (Intensive In-Home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services) team and help children (ages 5 - 18) at risk of psychiatric hospitalization remain safely at home and connected to their communities.
Recently earned your BA or BSW and looking to build clinical experience? This role offers hands-on work with children and families, ongoing supervision, and the opportunity to develop skills that can prepare you for advanced behavioral health and social service careers.
Working as part of a two-person team with a Clinician, you will provide intensive home and community-based support to children and families while partnering with schools, DCF, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
What You'll Do:
Build strong relationships with children and families
Co-facilitate individual, parent and family therapy sessions
Provide case management, advocacy, and care coordination
Connect families to community resources and supports
Collaborate with schools, DCF, hospitals, and service providers
Support discharge planning and successful transitions to ongoing care
Complete timely documentation and participate in supervision and team meetings
Experience and Skills
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work (BSW), or related field
Preferred: 3+ years of human services experience
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Why Join Us? Competitive salary
Monthly incentive opportunities for meeting or exceeding client contact goals
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous paid time off and holidays
Employer-matched retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment opportunities
NHSC Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Ongoing training, supervision, and career growth opportunities
Make an Impact Every Day
At The Village, you'll do meaningful work that helps children stay with their families, build resilience, and achieve lasting success. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening lives and communities.
Job Benefits
Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program - NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment).
Worksite address
hartford, CT, 06112, US
Who can apply
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