IFP Case Worker

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking an IFP Case Worker to provide intensive, home-based intervention services to DCF referred families for purpose of preventing child’s out of home placement, improve parenting, safety, and case management interventions along with improving positive parent – child relationships.

UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Flexible 

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide outreach and engagement to client upon referral to the program by conducting an initial phone intake process with the family, collecting basic information and presenting information to team to determine eligibility.
• Complete an assessment of the family including both strengths and areas of need through home visits and various assessments to develop a care plan.
• Provide weekly face-to-face direct service hours to client including support, advocacy, referrals and assistance with the development of positive parenting, safety planning, basic life skills and identified goals in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families in regard to their involvement.
• Participate in monthly in person joint sessions with the Department of Families and the family in regard to the Service Plan established and strengths and challenges within.
• Maintain up-to-date case records on each client family, including weekly contact reports, service agreements, evaluations, PIE records, EPIC system documentation and closing summaries.

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.