Job detail
Family Support Specialist
CJR
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/31/2026
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Salary
$60,000 - $65,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The family support specialist engages and empowers families by providing direct support, facilitating visits, and advocating for their needs within the treatment team. They also assist clinicians with assessments, transportation, and the coordination of community resources to support youth and family recovery.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with lived experience and at least 2 years of experience working with system-Involved families. A valid driver's license is required, and proficiency in spanish is considered a plus.
high schoolCase ManagementCommunicationAdvocacySchedulingIndependent WorkCrisis InterventionFamily SupportTransportationAdolescent CareCommunity Resource CoordinationDialectical Behavior TherapySkill-building
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Sick Time
- Floating Holidays
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Annual Monetary Incentives