Screening Connecticut’s Youth - Outreach and Education Program (SCY-OE) 

Community Engagement Consultant (CEC)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Do you have a passion for working with families?  Are you looking for a rewarding work opportunity that is part-time with a flexible schedule and hybrid work environment?  The Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies (CCFSA) has a unique opportunity in the Screening Connecticut’s Youth (SCY) program.

What is the Screening Connecticut’s Youth (SCY) Program?

The SCY program was developed to screen children ages 4-17 throughout CT for early detection of mental health and trauma issues, and if needed, refer them to behavioral health services.  It is an innovative, early intervention approach designed to address mental health concerns to prevent greater difficulties later in life.  

Job Summary

  • The SCY Program Community Engagement Consultant (CEC) is responsible for conducting outreach throughout the state of Connecticut to provide education and information about the SCY program, the prevalence and impact of mental health and trauma issues, as well as the importance of mental health and trauma screenings for youth and timely access to care as a means of preventing long-term, downstream consequences, reducing stigma, and increasing awareness of signs and symptoms as well as available services within the state.  

  • The SCY CEC will engage families directly, as well as youth-serving organizations, schools, health providers, and other relevant stakeholders, through a variety of means, including in-person, phone, and virtual.  

  • The CEC will work closely with the Communications Manager to develop social media, as well as other marketing efforts, to raise awareness and educate the public at large about mental health and trauma issues for youth about the SCY program.

  • The CEC will work closely with the SCY Program Manager and Director to plan community-based events to educate CT’s families and child-serving organizations, and to support the screening of children by the SCY Community Health Workers.

REPORTS TO: Administratively to the CCFSA Communications Manager

TIME ALLOCATION: 100% SCY Program. Approximately 18 hours/week including non-traditional hours to attend community outreach activities; hybrid – virtual and in-person

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N/A

COMPENSATION:

$35/hour/18 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • High school diploma; BA/BS preferred and 1+ years of experience in in sales, marketing, or event planning

  • Experience in Microsoft Office tools, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides 

  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.

  • Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

  • Comfortable speaking and presenting to large groups

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Demonstrated ability to structure own workload and environment, working both independently and as a team member

  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change

  • Access to a reliable vehicle for regular travel within the state of CT.

  • Due to the hybrid nature of the position, at home Internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF FAMILY SERVICE AGENCIES (CCFSA)

For more than twenty-five years the Council has served as the only statewide family service network in CT devoted to improving the lives of our families and children. Our mission is to Strengthen Connecticut’s Families.

The Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies, Inc. is a statewide network of thirteen independent, non-profit, family service agencies that deliver services to over 100,000 families annually from more than 100 sites located throughout Connecticut. Member Agencies are community-based, licensed by the State of CT and nationally accredited. Governed by volunteer boards of directors from their respective communities, Family Service Agencies have been effectively serving CT families for over 100 years.

Member agencies provide professional mental health, family support, health, education and youth development services. CCFSA serves as a statewide provider network for multiple programs including: the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Case Management Program, the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Case Management Program, and the court-mandated Parent Education Program (PEP) for parents seeking a divorce in the state.

Please submit your cover letter and resume’ to Julie Rancourt at JRancourt@ctfsa.org