Therapist, Intensive Family Preservation bei Family & Children’s Agency (FCA)

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.

FCA is proud to currently offer a hybrid working model to our employees. Employees enjoy a wide array of benefits that make up our competitive compensation package. We are proud to offer generous employer contributions to our medical plans, continued education credits offered at no cost, annual tuition reimbursement stipend, employer paid Life & LTD policies, FSA and Dependent Care, 401K with a match and a generous vacation and time off policy to include Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth! We also offer employee discounts to multiple organizations, events and your cell phone plan. Our benefits don't stop there - we offer an EAP program, paid for CEUs and clinical supervision, summer Fridays and employee appreciation events along with wellness incentives and challenges!

Location: Bridgeport and Norwalk, CT Area

Position Summary:

As an IFP (Intensive Family Preservation) Worker, you will provide intensive, strength-based support in the families homes. Responsibilities include offering case management, parent education, advocacy, and clinical support, while collaborating closely with DCF. You will assess family needs, develop service plans, deliver goal-directed services, and connect families with community resources.

Common family challenges include:

• Substance use
• Domestic violence
• Mental health concerns
• Poverty
• Cultural conflicts
• Parenting limitations

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of up to six (6) IFP cases.
• Conduct strength-based assessments to address safety risks and prevent out-of-home placements.
• Deliver concrete and clinical interventions, skills training, and community resource referrals.
• Use approved assessment tools and a solution-focused approach.
• Attend weekly supervision meetings and bi-monthly Family Support team meetings.
• Maintain timely and confidential electronic client records, adhering to documentation guidelines.
• Collaborate with DCF through verbal and written updates and participate in monthly case reviews.
• Assist with outreach efforts, such as presentations and mailings to referral sources.
• Provide transportation for clients when aligned with treatment goals.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, offering crisis intervention for IFP and RTFT clients.

 Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in social work, social sciences, or education (or a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience).
• Experience: Counseling, crisis intervention, and working with minority populations.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for regional and statewide travel.
• Awareness of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients.
• Ability to provide home-based supports, maintain professionalism, and work independently in challenging conditions.

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful impact by strengthening families and preventing child placement disruptions. Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to empowering communities and fostering resilience.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can join our talented group of diverse employees, please visit our website to view this job posting and apply. To learn more, visit our website and check out our opportunities! 
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