Reunification Social Worker (RTFT) - Masters Level

Job Description

Job Description

Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is a nonprofit human service organization that is committed to increasing the social and emotional well-being of our clients – people throughout Fairfield County. Our Agency builds better lives by offering more than 30 programs that meet needs across all ages, delivering services to more than 13,000 people each year. Our clients reside primarily in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Westport, Weston, New Canaan, Stamford, and Greenwich. Our Home Care and Foster Care programs provide assistance to residents throughout Fairfield County, and the Adoption program is both nationwide and international.

Our Mission is to partner with individuals, families, organizations and communities to build better lives.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time worker will provide strength based intensive support for families involved with The Department of Families and Children in the Norwalk and Stamford areas. The worker conducts regular visits with children and parents in client homes, at our offices or in the community. Workers maintain consistent contact with all involved providers and informal systems of support. Services will be provided through 1 – 2 visits per week depending on the stage of the program as well as therapeutic visitation between parent / or caretaker and child(ren). Case load will be determined by program service type being implemented in consultation with supervisor. The purpose of our Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time Services is to engage and support families with children aged birth to 17, who were removed from their home due to protective service concerns, by providing intervention / treatment approaches geared towards the goal of reunification and / or strengthening of parent / child relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS :

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field and at least two years of experience working with children and families.
• Must have awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients served
• Must have experience working with diverse populations and a willingness to provide home based supports.
• Demonstrate maturity, professionalism and self-awareness, a non-judgmental attitude, the ability to deal with resistance and rejection, cultural competency, and the ability to work independently and under challenging conditions.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Our benefits don't stop there - we offer an EAP program, summer Fridays, employee appreciation events along with wellness incentives and challenges! If you are interested in learning more about how you can join our talented group of diverse employees, please visit our website to view our job postings and apply. We look forward to sharing with you why we’ve been named a Top Workplace in Southern Connecticut. To learn more, visit our website and check out our opportunities!

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