What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Time Specialist position at Family & Children's Aid?
About us
Family & Children's Aid (FCA) is a non-profit organization offering high quality, innovative mental health care for children and their families.
The Full Time Family Time Specialist will provide direct visit coaching services to families referred by DCF who are in need of Family Time visits; collaborate with DCF, biological families, children, and caregivers to provide visit services.
Available Shift:
· Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am- 7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:00am - 5:30pm with a 30-minutes unpaid lunch during each shift. An adjustment from Saturday to Sunday may be possible.
Responsibilities:
· Provide coaching services to family.
· Collaborate with DCF, biological families, children, and caregivers to provide visit services.
· De-escalate emotional and behavioral problems that may arise.
· Provide direct supervision of transportation services.
· Related experience working with children who have behavioral and emotional difficulties is strongly preferred.
Requirements:
· Must have a clean criminal history.
· Must have a clean pre-employment drug test, post-offer physical and TB screening.
· Must be punctual, arrive on time for shifts, and follow agency procedure for absences.
· Must have knowledge, skills, abilities, and the desire to work with children and adolescents.
· Must be flexible to work a few hours prior to or after regular scheduled shift.
· May work some holidays.
· Valid CT driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
· Related experience working with clients who have behavioral and emotional difficulties strongly preferred.
Full-time Benefits Include:
· Full medical insurance with low premiums and no deductibles
· Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D and other voluntary coverage
· 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous Employer Matching Program
· Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy to support Work Life Balance
FCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.22 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work from Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 7:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-5:30 pm?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21