Family Support Counselor jobs in Stamford, CT

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals and families in need. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service Field and experience working with troubled families is preferred. Applicants proficient in both English and Spanish preferred with strong communication skills.

If you have a passion for helping others and making a positive impact in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply.

Duties:
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine the needs of clients
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Provide support to individuals, families, and groups
- Assist with crisis intervention and conflict management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions

Family Support Social Worker is responsible for supporting families in home visiting and group setting. Applicant will receive necessary curriculum training before serving families. Social worker is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular contact/support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family’s home; each visit should last for at least one hour. The interventions is family-centered, strength-based, and directed at: establishing a trusting relationship; assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship; assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improving the family support system; and increasing the family’s ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. The social worker will use reflective practice techniques in order to recruit, engage and retain parents in the home visiting services. Responsible for providing families with the needed resources and referrals to the appropriate community-based agencies, depending on the family’s needs.

In addition to home visiting the social worker is responsible for community outreach as well as parenting and youth support group facilitation.

The worker must have good writing skills in order to complete all program/client notes. The worker must be comfortable presenting and communicating in group settings.

Experience:

• Experience in working with or providing services to children and their families
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social work or related field preferred.
• experience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations present among the site’s target population
• knowledge of infant and child development a plus
• open to reflective practice and motivational interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of child welfare policies and procedures
• Familiarity with behavioral health issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations

At our organization, we offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Children

Ability to Commute:

• Stamford, CT 06901 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person