This position offers a $4,000 sign on bonus**Paid $1,000 quarterly during your first year of employment. Employees must stay 2 years to keep the full bonus. Employees who leave before 1 year will be required to pay back any bonus provided. Employees who leave after 1 year, but before 2 will be required to pay back 50% of the bonus. Recognizing the value in self care and proper work life balance, Bridges Homeward operates on a 33.5 hour (4 1/2 day) work week.The Family Support Specialist conducts home visits and uses targeted interventions to strengthen family protective factors and resolve conflict. Responsibilities include monitoring child safety, supporting parents in building parenting and advocacy skills, and connecting families to community resources. The role also includes providing case management services and maintaining accurate and timely documentation. This work helps families build safe, stable, and permanent relationships.Manages a caseload of families referred by DCF or other community providers Collaborates with parents, children, DCF staff, Lead Agencies, community resources, and Bridges Homeward staff in developing plans specifying resources and servicesProvide in home crisis response aimed at stabilizing the familyProvide a range of interventions aimed at supporting family capacity to safely care for children in order to prevent out of home placement of children and youth, or to support return of children and youth to their familiesCoaches Family Time VisitationQUALIFICATIONS FOR A CASE MANAGERBachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, or a related field OR high school degree with 5 years related experience • Valid driver's license and properly insured vehicle • Occasionally provide transportation to clients in your vehicleBilingual candidates are needed for this position. There is an exceptional need for Spanish and Haitian Creole speaking professionals at this time.Bridges Homeward Employee BenefitsAt Bridges Homeward, we value and support our employees in meaningful ways. Here are some of the benefits of joining our team.33.5 Hour (4/12 day work week)Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, sick, personal, and wellness days Medical and Dental Coverage13 Paid HolidaysLife Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Financial coverage for Social Work licensure and professional development including access to CEUs