Social Worker BSW - Parent Support Services Job at Middlesex Health, Middletown, CT

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  • Middlesex Health
  • Middletown, CT

Job Description

Position Highlights

  • Department: Parent Support Services
  • Hours: 30.00 per week

Position Summary

The Parenting Support Services Program is a service for families with children 0-16 that supports and enhances positive family functioning. Families receive one or both of the PSS interventions, Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and Circle of Security Parenting, along with some case management. The Parent Educator will work collaboratively with families and community partners to ensure that the program supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs and setting and achieving family goals.

The function of the PSS program is to help parents become resourceful problem solvers and be able to create a positive and safe home learning environment for children to develop emotional, behavior, and cognitive strengths. It also will help build, support, and strengthen parents’ relationship capabilities so they are better equipped to provide a quality of relationship that is more supportive of secure attachment.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Participates in direct care to assess needs and coordinate services

  • Maintains daily/weekly scheduled appointments in electronic records systems

  • Carries average caseload of 10-12 families

  • Conduct home visits using evidence-based model to improve parental capacity, skill,  development, and competence of caregivers

  • Provide case management to help families identify and meet their basic needs

  • Facilitate parent education groups

  • Complete referrals for needed resources and services in the community.

  • Conduct ongoing assessment of family strengths, needs, and resources

  • Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners

  • Completes required documentation and paperwork including progress notes and treatment planning in a timely manner

  • Consult with supervisor as needed and to avoid crises 

  • Engage in regular, reflective supervision and technical assistance with the goal of professional growth

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, family development, social work or related field 

  • Valid driver's license a must for in home services

  • Must have excellent writing and communication skills, be highly organized

  • Must be able to work as a part of a team

  • Able to work flexible hours, some evenings required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience providing direct patient care is desirable, in-home a plus

  • Knowledge of infant/early childhood development and mental health

  • Knowledge in working with LGBTQ+ 

  • Trained in Triple P/Circle of Security curriculum

Comprehensive Benefits Offered

  • Competitive and affordable benefits package
  • Shift Differentials
  • Continuing Education assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student Loan relief through Fiducius
  • Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas

About Middlesex Health

The Smarter Choice for your Career!

Come join one of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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