Parenting Support Services Supervisor: Parenting Support - 6573

Parenting Support Services Supervisor

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Job Title: Parenting Support Services Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Scheduled Hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM (Flexible with some evenings required)

Program/Location: Parenting Support Services, Manchester, CT

About the Program: The Parenting Support Services program encompasses 3 separate programs: Triple P Standard, Triple P Teen, and Circle of Security. PSS is designed to help parents become resourceful problem solvers. As a result, parents will be able to create a positive and safe home learning environment for their children to develop emotional, behavioral, and cognitive strengths. PSS provides 8-10 sessions in-home, with an evidence-based curriculum. It involves a thorough assessment of parent-child interactions, the application of intervention skills to a broad range of child/teen target behaviors, and the use of relationship enhancement strategies, to promote parental autonomy. Most parents completing the program significantly reduce their use of corporal punishment and other coercive parenting strategies, while building a more positive relationship with their child.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Required to complete one Level 4 Standard, one Level 4 Standard Teen case, and one Circle of Security Parenting case after being trained in each intervention
• Use and review all pre-post assessment instruments consistent with program models
• Accept program referrals and insure initial in-home visit within at least 10 calendar days from the date of referral
• Coordinate DCF referrals with designated DCF gatekeeper and collaborate with DCF caseworker and case supervisor and/or manager around specific case concerns
• Ensure that Parent Educators complete the PSS initial Assessment within the first 2 visits and other model specific assessments per model requirements
• Ensure that Parent Educators provide Level 4 Standard Triple P, Level 4 Teen Triple P curriculum interventions, and Circle of Security Parenting per model fidelity
• Ensure that Parent Educators provide case management services consistent with the Wraparound philosophy
• Directs crisis management planning for the team
• Provides supervision weekly to Parent Educators and facilitates peer support meetings as required by the model
• Provides on-call and on-site agency coverage
• Evaluates staff, addresses issues, and initiates and follow through on progressive discipline, if needed.
• Ensures timely completion of reports and data on performance indicators as required by model developer and funder.
• Oversees completion of chart audits and ensures needed documentation.
• Participates in hiring staff.
• Reviews caseloads and assigns cases so that each Parent Educator carries a caseload of 10-12 families.
• Ensures that service intensity of 1-2 hours weekly per family is met by Parent Educators
• Provides marketing, training, and case consultation.
• Participates in committees to improve service delivery and quality improvement.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.

Education: Master's in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, education, psychology or a related field.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years direct experience working with children and families and addressing parenting issues. Preference will be given to individuals with previous supervisory experience

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred but not required

Training: Preference will be given to individuals who are already trained in Triple P and/or Circle of Security

Why Join CHR?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs. Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families. Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more! Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

Compensation: $56,797 minimum, and up commensurate upon experience

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.