What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Social Worker position at The Children's Community Programs of Connecticut?
Every family is our focus. Since 1999, CCP has supported children, youth, and families across Connecticut — serving over 1,400 clients annually, many from the most vulnerable populations.
We take care of our team the same way we care for families—with intention, support, and space to grow.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We invest in you because when our team thrives, families thrive.
Health & Wellness
· Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
· Quarterly Wellness Experiences: Recharge, network, and stay at your best—professionally and personally.
· Summer Fridays: Half-day Fridays during the summer to balance work and life.
Professional Growth
· Leadership Development: High-impact workshops, advanced training, and thought-leadership opportunities.
· Lunch & Learns: Connect with internal and external experts while gaining new skills.
Culture & Recognition
· Recognition Awards: Celebrate achievements—big and small.
· Culture Committees: Shape organizational strategy and culture.
· Dress-Down Fridays: Relaxed Fridays encourage authentic connection.
· Referral Bonus: Earn a bonus when your top-tier referrals join CCP.
What You’ll Do
- Utilize the Family Assessment Scale for General Services (NCFAS-G R) and a Wrap Around Model approach to assess family functioning, identify strengths and needs, explore risk and safety concerns, and inform delivery service.
- Provide reunification services using a staged model, including parent/child assessment, preparation before reunification, intensive post-reunification work, and ongoing support to monitor family progress.
- Conduct weekly visits with parents and children, implementing a Visit Coaching Model and Therapeutic Family Time (TFT) to strengthen parenting skills, improve parent/child interactions, and promote attachments.
- Maintain regular communication with DCF, including weekly verbal and written updates, attending RFTF case reviews, and participating in other required DCF meetings.
- Participate in scheduled supervision and bi-monthly Family Support team meetings to discuss cases and coordinate services.
- Complete and maintain electronic client records, ensuring timely documentation and strict adherence to client confidentiality guidelines.
- Assist the Family Support Manager and Program Director in outreach efforts, including presentations to referral sources.
- Provide transportation for families as needed and maintain availability for on-call 24-hour/day crisis response according to the rotation schedule.
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field and at least two years of experience working with children and families.
- Must be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients served
- Must have experience working with diverse populations and a willingness to provide home-based supports.
- Demonstrate maturity, professionalism and self-awareness, a non-judgmental attitude, the ability to deal with resistance and rejection, cultural competency, and the ability to work independently and under challenging conditions)
Each year, CCP staff directly support more than a thousand Connecticut families. Employees work within interdisciplinary teams alongside clinicians, educators, and advocates to address real-world challenges affecting safety, education, and long-term independence.
We believe effective services require supported employees. CCP emphasizes supervision, professional development, and teamwork so staff can perform confidently and sustainably in challenging but meaningful roles.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000