Family Advocate

NAFI Connecticut provides programs, consultation, and support services in a variety of settings across Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island. We work with adults, children, and families to increase communication and social skills, improve relationships, increase circles of support, and provide therapeutic services based on best-practice research. We believe that people can change, and we work to empower each individual in their own care.

We are currently exploring candidates for a Family Advocate in our LYNC program.  LYNC is a center-based program for court -involved youth and their families.  Specific services include comprehensive assessment, crisis stabilization and brief individual therapy, case management, skill building groups, educational and vocational support, and fun family - strengthening activities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide center-based and community based behavioral services to juvenile justice youth and their families
• The Family Advocate in the point of contact for youth and families, service delivery in the program and connections to the community
• Conducts intakes, screenings and assessments
• Provide structured case management, work on goals developed, address barriers and develop and build skill acquisition
• Work closely with the Service Specialist to connect youth and families to community services and/or group interventions
• Work collaboratively with juvenile probation and provide enhanced family-based services

Our Exceptional Benefits: 

• Generous paid time off 
• 3-6 weeks’ vacation, 7 sick days and 11 paid holidays each year 

Employee Health and Wellness: 

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage (Reimbursements for fitness, weight loss, holistic health programs)  
• No cost employee assistance program 
• Voluntary employee focused wellness programs

Retirement and financial Planning: 

• Company matching 403b and no cost retirement consulting 
• Company paid for life Insurance and long-term disability 
• Public service loan forgiveness 
•  Insurance including accident, hospital indemnity, supplemental Life
•  Pet Insurance  
• Tuition reimbursement: Includes licensure fees, professional memberships

…and much more! 

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree

Hourly Rate:  $24.03

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement: 

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class. Inclusivity and removing barriers are important to us. We are passionate about instilling a sense of belonging, celebrating diverse perspectives, and offering equal opportunities for employees to contribute and grow. We encourage members of underrepresented or marginalized communities and all those that share in these beliefs to apply. 

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Salary : $24