Family Support Worker - Social Services

Family Support Worker - Social Services

Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters! Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford HealthCare doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our employees too. At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Tuition reimbursement after just six months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleagues/and dependents
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Duties

Family Support Workers provide home based parenting support for parents who have been identified through a standardized assessment tool as having risk factors. These helpful and supportive visits assist high risk families in learning more about their pregnancy, their child, parenting skills and empowerment. The Family Support Worker will also aid the family in location of social resources and services that can strengthen their family units. Site visits may include assistance with household management, stress and time management, parenting strategies and behavior management techniques.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, early childhood or child development.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum two years experience working with young children and families, birth to age six.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel) Knowledge of child abuse and neglect (mandated reporting) statutes, preferred. Must have the ability to operate independently. Must have reliable transportation to conduct site visits. Previous home visiting experience strongly preferred Parents as Teacher Certification strongly preferred Ability to empathize with families A strong understanding of cultural competence and sensitivity.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes seven acute care hospitals, a comprehensive behavioral health network, home care services, senior services, and an extensive medical group network. Hartford HealthCare's unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of over 37,000 employees—in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise—touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you'll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut's premier health systems.