Job Details

Job Location: Hamden, CT 06514

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.60 - $24.89 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC) is a mental health clinic serving children and families. Our mission is to provide integrated services addressing mental, physical, and social determinants in order to improve health, resiliency and quality of life for children, families and communities.

PURPOSE

Fatherhood Engagement Services provides intensive outreach; case management services and 24/7 Dads group programming to fathers involved with an open case with the Department of Children and Families. The purpose of this program is to enhance the level of involvement of fathers in their DCF case planning, provision of services and positive parenting. Fatherhood Engagement Services is a Department of Children, Families (DCF) funded program. The Fatherhood Engagement Specialist position is a direct care position working with individuals and families referred by DCF to provide wrap-around and trauma informed service coordination.

The Fatherhood Engagement Specialist will provide one-on- case management, not less than once per week, as needed to address needs emerging during the course of assessment and intervention. Another key role of the position is to facilitate the Parent Education Program, 24/7 Dad, which is a twelve week curriculum of 2 hour sessions that focuses on teaching parenting and relationship building strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of this position, include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring completion of prescribed forms following standardized procedures and timelines for program referrals.
• Attend training and utilize the Wraparound approach to work with assigned families; in-home and in the community.
• Coordinate case conferences with the referring DCF Social Worker.
• Obtain Wraparound Certification in training modules in order to uphold fidelity to the Wraparound model.
• Ensuring and maintaining development of a balanced Family Team Meeting.
• Providing direct care to adults, children and families as needed.
• Participating in community and state training activities to promote individual professional growth and development around Wraparound Model and other Project Longevity initiatives.
• Utilize selected technology platforms for conducting needs assessment, care planning development, referrals and documentation.
• Maintain policies and standards for data management, privacy and confidentiality, HIPAA, security, and reporting as required to maintain compliance.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities for fathers and their family including in the members home and settings in the community.
• Develop, coordinate and manage family-centered Care Plan and Care Team Meetings with members/family using the Intensive Care Coordination model for Project Longevity.
• Maintain a trauma-informed, anti-racist, equity approach to improve the health and well-being of children, families, neighborhoods and community.
• Utilize Electronic Health Records to complete all necessary documentation written in a timely manner consistent with all standards and regulations.
• Performing other related duties as direct.

TRAVEL

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. This role may require travel throughout the State of Connecticut.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Indoors, Environmentally controlled. Close Physical Proximity to coworkers.

COMPETENCIES

Must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Diversity and Inclusion: Foster an environment in which all members of the CBCCC community, from staff to partners and clients, are treated equitably and are able to contribute fully and meaningfully to the mission of CBCCC. Employees must make every effort to: Treat others with respect, Practice cultural humility, Elicit and welcome different points of view.
• Integrity: Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation. Employees must make every effort to: Be accountable for his or her own actions, Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees, Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families, Uphold honesty in all actions.
• Excellence: Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization, service delivery, and collaborating with partners. Employees must make every effort to: Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care, Regularly participate in professional development to stay abreast of most recent and progressive practices, Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement.
• Communication: The ability to express oneself clearly and professionally both in writing, conversations, and in nonverbal communication with others. Employees must make every effort to: Oral Communication, Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily understood, Express ideas concisely and respectfully, Summarize or paraphrase his/her understanding of what others have said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication, Hold themselves accountable for pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice while speaking, Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body posture, stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions and appearance. Written Communication, Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling errors, Tailor writing style to the audience of the message, Write in a respectful and tactful manner.

AAP Statement

Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of experience leading and directing the work of others

LICENSURE

NA

SKILLS

Core knowledge that is fundamental to the Fatherhood Engagement Specialist Includes: Knowledge of social services, neighborhoods, political landscape and community stakeholders throughout greater New Haven. Exceptional ability to work in a collaborative environment within multiple organizations. Experience working with individuals and families in need of unique and specialized services including but not limited to physical/medical health, behavioral/mental health, social drivers (determinants) of health, providing crisis and safety planning for urgent needs. Demonstrates a family-centered approach, understanding historical and generational trauma rooted in health disparities, using trauma-informed and anti-racist practices. Commitment and practice in cultural humility, diversity, inclusion and belonging within community based efforts. Demonstrates proficiency in documenting in care management technology platforms. Flexibility to adapt to the changing/responsive nature of the program.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

20 % of the time is spent making repetitive motions, 20 % of the time spent sitting, 30 % walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching or kneeling, 30 % of the time is spent using hands to type, write, or use controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.