Family Connection Specialists work with families receiving Home Based Therapy (HBT) and Individual Service Option (ISO) services.

Model and reinforce skills related to stress management, substance use / misuse, effective communication, co-parenting, behavior management and positive discipline strategies, and underlying challenges that have contributed to current court involvement. In some situations this may include supervised parenting time. Support families in connecting to long-term community resources.

Job Functions

• Counseling in effective family interaction and parenting, that may include: anger and behavior management, batterer intervention, child discipline alternative, assistance with keeping a daily journal, child safety maintenance, positive parent and child communication and interaction and household management, including assistance with budgeting and nutrition
• Assistance to parents in monitoring their child by ensuring school attendance, enforcement of curfews, and compliance with court orders.
• Conducts home visits to assess family needs and provide case management services when necessary while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Provides psycho-educational services on family related matters, such as: child development, parenting, life skills, home management, personal problem solving and accessing community services as appropriate
• Provide necessary transportation and supervision to facilitate family visitation.
• Crisis assistance to stabilize families by responding immediately to a family’s needs
• Maintains necessary assessments and documentation in accordance with agency and funding source requirements
• Collaborates and coordinates with families, colleagues, collaterals and community agencies
• Attends and participates in all meetings and hearings as needed

Requirements:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years’ experience working with children, youth and families OR
• Completed master’s degree in a related field
• Experience working with at-risk children and their families
• Ability to interact effectively with families
• Knowledge in child development and family life skills.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Computer and database skills
• Flexibility in scheduling (able to work limited nights and weekends).
• Must have own vehicle, current New Hampshire Driver’s License, and automobile insurance.
• Be cleared via Criminal Background and Driving History review.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Keene, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person