Bi-Lingual Family Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Connecticut Early Years Program
The Village for Families & Children
Hartford, CT
Starting Salary: $47,000 Annually

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to fulfill our mission of building a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a comprehensive range of behavioral health, early childhood development, youth services, substance use treatment, and family support programs throughout the Greater Hartford region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for seven consecutive years , with national recognition for workplace culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Village is committed to supporting both the communities we serve and the employees who make our mission possible.

The Family Consultant provides case management, family support, and community-based services to children and families participating in the Connecticut Early Years Program . Services are delivered in homes, childcare settings, community locations, and office settings based on family needs.

Connecticut Early Years is designed to strengthen childcare services and support working families through individualized consultation, family engagement, community resource coordination, parenting support, and collaboration with childcare providers and educators.

Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency is required for this position.

The Connecticut Early Years Program enhances community childcare services by leveraging the expertise and infrastructure of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) framework. The program supports families through:

• Individualized family consultation
• Goal identification and planning
• Regular meetings with families and teachers
• Connections to community resources and services
• Parenting support and education
• Peer support facilitation

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and family engagement activities.
• Develop service plans and family contracts.
• Implement and monitor service plans, modifying them as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community resources and services.
• Provide case management and ongoing support services.
• Collaborate with community partners to support family needs.
• Meet monthly with teachers to discuss shared children and families.

• Complete all required documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintain records in accordance with agency policies, program requirements, and funding source regulations.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with childcare centers, schools, hospitals, courts, and community organizations.
• Advocate for and connect families to community resources and supports.

• Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff to meet program and client needs.
• Participate in agency committees, task forces, and problem-solving teams as appropriate.
• Represent The Village in community groups and committees as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology , or a related Human Services field preferred.

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a human services setting preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with children and families in urban communities preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with children, parents, teachers, and community partners.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to serving diverse populations.
• Commitment to Results and Performance-Based Accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems and agency software is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.

Fluent bilingual Spanish/English speaking skills

• Mission-driven work that positively impacts children and families
• Award-winning workplace culture
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package

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The Village for Families & Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.