Family Navigator (Bilingual/Spanish Speaking) - Intimate Partner Violence Program (IPV)
Seeking a Full-Time (Bilingual/Spanish Speaking) Family Navigator for our IPV-FAIR (Intimate Partner Violence - Family Assessment Intervention Response) Program to serve families in Central Connecticut (Region 6) who are impacted by Intimate Partner Violence.
This position will be a hybrid position as services are provided in the home, community, and office.
Responsibilities:
- Engages families in the IPV- FAIR service and engage other key participants by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
- Conducts home visits.
- Implements Circle of Security Parenting curricula with IPV-FAIR parents.
- Assists families with identifying basic needs.
- Advocates for the needs identified by the family.
- Connects families to needed Intimate Partner Violence resources within their own community.
- Maintains clear, concise, and timely documentation of treatment efforts.
- Participates in the development of the family service plan for families.
- Collaborates with all program staff and all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure coordinated efforts for optimal outcomes for the family.
- Assesses, provides, and/or links families/family members to transportation.
- Attends court and other meetings with family members.
- Participates in all necessary IPV trainings.
- Builds and maintains a relationship with community stakeholders (i.e., local IPC/DV providers, DCF, schools, other behavioral health professionals, courts, and police).
- As requested, will represent CGC and the IPV Program at community activities.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (BA) in the human services field and/or high school diploma with a least (3) years of extensive experience providing direct services to families with complex needs.
Experience:
Extensive experience providing direct services to families with complex needs. Ability to work collaboratively on a team, provide culturally competent treatment, and work a variable work schedule to include evenings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year with Sign-On Bonus
Benefits:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Candidates should be Bilingual/Spanish Speaking
Driver's License Required
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.