Senior Counselor – Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time

Make a meaningful impact. Strengthen families. Be part of something powerful.

Our Reunification & Therapeutic Family Time (RTFT) program is looking for a passionate, skilled Senior Counselor to join our supportive and dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in helping families reconnect, heal, and move forward together.

Description:

RTFT provides Reunification Readiness Assessments, Reunification Services, and Therapeutic Family Time to families referred by DCF across a 21-town region in Northeast Connecticut. You’ll work both in-office and in the community, meeting families where they are and supporting them through meaningful change.

What You’ll Do:

  • Partner with families to assess readiness and support successful reunification
  • Coordinate and deliver individualized, family-centered services
  • Use strong engagement skills to build trust with diverse populations
  • Apply assessment skills to guide treatment and progress

We’re seeking someone who is:

Organized and able to manage time and caseloads effectively

  • Passionate about working with children and families in the child welfare system
  • Skilled at connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference

Don’t worry if you’re new to this model—comprehensive training is provided!

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in relevant human services field

Full-time position – 40 hours per week (flexible schedule may include evenings and weekends)

Work Location: This role requires a hands-on presence to deliver the best care possible. You will work directly with clients on-site and in the local community.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.40-$21.95 (depending on experience)

Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $20.38-$23.06 (depending on experience)

Benefits Package:

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid
  • Four weeks of paid vacation
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid sick time
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
  • Professional Development Funding Opportunities
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and matching after one year of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • United Services is a designated employer for the National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

*Benefits will be prorated for eligible part-time positions.

Important Employment Requirement:

All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V