Multidimensional Family Recovery (MDFR) is a 6-month family-based service delivered weekly in the home. MDFR Specialist can help with things like identifying appropriate level of care for clients, engaging, and staying in substance use and mental health treatment, completing a parenting class, and demonstrating that the client is able to provide healthy environment for the child. MDFR Specialist works with the whole family to support the client with their recovery from substance use and to increase the child’s well-being. The MDFR Specialist will help client make a recovery and parenting plan, encourage and guide the client in communication with the family and close their cases with the Department of Children and Families.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will represent ABH® and its services in a positive and professional manner and adhere to ABH®’s best practices, guidelines, policies and procedures as established, promoting ABH® as a leader in behavioral healthcare in all interactions and work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver MDFR services on-site at DCF, in client homes, or in other community locations.
• MDFR Specialists also may participate in DCF case consultation and service planning meetings.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with expertise working with Hispanic youth and families, and with experience in the substance use field.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred but not required, with several years of experience working in the substance use treatment field.
• Required to become fully certified as an MDFR Specialist typically lasts 9-12 months.
• MDFR staff participate in ongoing quality assurance activities after certification;
• Compliance with current State of Connecticut and federal health and vaccine requirements;
• Attends annual Conflict of Interest training.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of engagement services, substance use, mental health services, and community resources;
• Experience with and understanding of recovery and the stages of change;
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, safe driving record, and be willing to transport clients in personal vehicle;
• Proof of car insurance verifying minimum insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000;
• Strong attention to detail; ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Excellent PC skills with demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Package (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook); internet;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required;
• Attends annual Conflict of Interest training.