What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Consultant position at The Village for Families & Children?
Job Description
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 five 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.
Starting annual salary $47,000
Connecticut Early Years :
Connecticut Early Years is a program designed to enhance community childcare services in the greater Hartford area by leveraging the knowledge and infrastructure of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive support to working families with children in childcare settings. Key components of the program include :
- A family Consultant individual who works directly with families
- Goal identification.
- Regular meetings with families and teachers.
- Providing access to community services.
- Parenting support.
- Facilitating peer support.
Connecticut Early Years aims to provide tailored support to families through community-based services, individualized consultation, and professional collaboration.
The Family Consultant is responsible for provision of case management, support services, mental health services to children and families, or community programs, in coordination with other agency and community services and documentation of services as required by program policies and funding sources. Provides service in the office, home, or host setting, to meet the unique needs of families served.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts comprehensive assessments and engagement
Experience and Skills
EDUCATION
BA in social work, sociology, psychology, or comparable human service program preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Job Benefits
As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.
We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.
Salary : $47,000
