It’s simple, our people are the heart of who we are. At Child and Family Agency, we believe our employees are our greatest strength. Every day, our dedicated team members make a difference by supporting individuals, children, and families in their homes, schools, and communities. Founded in 1972, Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut is a non-profit organization devoted to helping children, adolescents, and families thrive across the state. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate community that cares deeply about making a positive impact.
We are seeking a dedicated, Master’s level, fully licensed Clinician (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) to join CFA in our extraordinary RTFT (Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time) Program that serves New London and Middlesex Counties in Connecticut.
RTFT is a home-based program that works with families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to assess reunification readiness, support the reunification process, and offer supervised visitation, with services taking place in the home and surrounding community locations. The RTFT Supervisor will join our supportive, dynamic team of in-home Supervisors and Program Managers, and have the opportunity to do highly impactful and meaningful work each day to help families and children. This rewarding position is best suited for someone who is passionate about child welfare, family work, enjoys challenges, can work independently, and has strong leadership and collaboration skills. The selected candidate will also receive extensive training in Visit Coaching, Circle of Security, Risking Connection, Motivational Interviewing, and assessment of parental capacity.
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Oversee a team of 6; 3 RTFT Clinicians and 3 RTFT Community Workers
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Assess and support staff in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect within the 12hour time frame (verbally) and 24hour time frame (written)
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Attend and participate in weekly supervision. Provide weekly, reflective supervision to direct report staff, helping to support professional development
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Lead weekly team meetings and provide appropriate training opportunities to ensure program/model adherence
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Act as the liaison between the program staff, DCF, and the rest of the agency/community, to include assisting in crisis management, coordinating care with other providers/funders, collaborating with DCF, providing feedback on assessments and data, and advocating for staff and program
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Provide feedback and leadership for Quality Improvement initiatives within the Department
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Work towards continued quality improvement and overall success of the program
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Analyze and oversee program data to assess program performance and needs
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Attend meetings with DCF as needed to support staff and families
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Master's Degree in Social Service or related field (MSW, Marriage & Family Counseling, MA in Counseling, Psychology, etc.)
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Fully licensed; LCSW, LPC, LMFT
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Previous Supervisory experience Salary: $70,00076,000. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred with a significant pay differential offered.
Salary: $70,000-76,000. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred with a significant pay differential offered.
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3 weeks paid vacation time
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12 sick days
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12 paid holidays
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5 personal days
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Medical & Dental Insurance
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Agency Paid Life Insurance
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403(b) and 403(b) matching
If all of the above resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application!
For more information about CFA, visit our website at: www.childandfamilyagency.org.
Since 1972, CFA has been at the forefront of social service development in southeastern Connecticut. We have worked to enrich the lives of local families and provide high-quality programming. We are dedicated to ensuring that all in our community – especially those who need us most – have access to services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures. We accomplish this through our mission, vision, and values.
