Family Support Specialist 1 - Supportive Housing for Families (Hartford)

Position Summary

Are you interested in playing a pivotal role in the lives of families and children? If you are, come join the exciting Supportive Housing for Families team as a Family Support Specialist! In this role, you will support clients in achieving their individual goals by providing intensive in-home case management services. You will help families address the problems of homelessness, unemployment, mental illness, and substance use through collaboration with treatment providers, natural supports, and community resources. Why work for The Connection? We offer competitive salaries, a 403b retirement plan with employer matching contribution, healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, plus other voluntary coverages), professional development opportunities and trainings. Full-time employment includes 12 paid vacation days, plus paid sick, and personal time and company paid short and long-term disability and life insurance. Essential Job Functions: Weekly in-home visits targeted to support clients in developing and achieving goals to find housing, employment, and treatment options. Identify resources and facilitate referrals, as needed, for housing, eligible benefits, substance use, mental health, counseling, child specific services, life skills including budgeting, vocational and educational opportunities. Regular and proactive collaboration with stakeholders such as DCF, treatment providers, landlords, internal staff, and departments.

Qualifications

Motivation, passion, and commitment to the Mission of The Connection Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to foster effective working relationships Strong case management experience and skills Previous experience with Motivational Interviewing (preferred) Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience (minimum) Valid Driver’s License Orientation: If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment 12 paid holidays The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org. Qualifications