Job Abstract

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JOB TITLE: Multi-Dimensional Family Recovery Specialist (MDFR Specialist)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Flexible availability required per family's schedule: Monday-Thursday 7am-7pm & Friday 9am-5pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: SAFE Family Recovery, Middletown, CT; *Community Based in and potentially around Middlesex County*

PC#: 2145

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: SAFE FAMILY RECOVERY

The Safe Family Recovery Program encompasses 3 separate programs of which this position will implement the MDFR (Multidimensional Family Recovery) model approach and employees in this role will become certified in the model as they get cases and receive training and consultation by the model developer.

MDFR is an evidence based program that addresses the complex, multi-generational challenges facing families affected by parental substance use and involvement in the child welfare system. MDFR works to address change in the following 6 domains:

1. Child Functioning & Safety
2. Parent/Individual functioning
3. Family relationships
4. Intimate Partner relationships
5. Parenting/Co-parenting
6. Basic needs/ community resources

ABOUT THE POSITION: Multi-Dimensional Family Recovery Specialist (MDFR Specialist)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering MDFR services in homes and community to support treatment and facilitate recovery by improving family relationships and familial role functioning with the whole family.
• Address barriers to treatment and conduct brief therapeutic interventions to increase motivation to enter services
• Provider interventions that increase parenting capacity, reduce child safety risks, and improve family functioning.
• Participate in DCF case consultation and service planning meetings
• Collaborate with team members and DCF workers on cases.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered plan and document client progress. Insures clients receive services that are focused on client needs.
• Uses EMR to document all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments.
• Attends all model required meetings and trainings along with coaching calls and agency trainings.
• Assists other team members as appropriate

Position Highlights

• Travel required with mileage reimbursement, may cover towns outside Middlesex County for regional coverage only when needed.
• Use of personal vehicle which may require transporting clients at times.
• Might attend court, recovery support or 12-step meetings, and other appointments with clients in recovery needing support in the community.
• This is an In-Home position in the community with flexibility requiring an independent and organized individual to schedule with families and be reliable, professional, trauma informed and safe.
• Having background knowledge or experience supporting caregivers in recovery from substances a plus!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mental health related field

Experience: At least two (2) years’ experience in a adult substance use field. Excellent verbal communication skills, computer literacy. Bilingual required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.

Training: Will attend all required program trainings.

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program

• Career development
  • Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
  • Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
  • Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs

• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program

• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members

• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency

• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!

• Stay informed with frequent updates
  • Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
  • Monthly newsletters
• And much, much more…!

*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION*:

$17.7166/hour min to $26.5749/hour max

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!