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Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunities

There are many different ways that you can help. Please call us at (203) 624-2600 x300 or email us at for more information.

Volunteer

  • Data entry
  • Provide child care at the CCCC office while parents meet in an educational support group
  • Desktop publishing
  • Coordinate a special project
  • Write for our newsletter
  • Help with a special event-make calls, seek donations, theme planning and execution
  • Join the Board of Directors
Coordinating Council for Children in Crisis

The Nurturing Families Network has a special need for volunteers:

  • Serve on an Advisory Council to offer program input and development
  • Actively publicize the program
  • Raise money through special events and fundraisers to purchase needed infant and toddler supplies
  • Assist in the children's group to provide interactive and learning experiences for infants and toddlers-Needed NOW! One night/week beginning in March 2009

“Adopt” a Child or Family

Donate new toys, clothing and household items for a specific child or family. Call us and we'll give you a description of the child or family and their needs. Items must be new and are especially appreciated around the holiday season.

Adopt our Agency

There are always things we need:

Donate
  • A children's magazine subscription
  • Art or music lessons
  • Grocery store gift certificates
  • Bus tokens
  • Hair cuts
  • Summer camp supplies-sleeping bags, stamps, flashlights, etc.
  • Disposable camera with developing
  • Your company's service
  • Your own special talent
  • Cash donations to support CCCC programs
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Seeking Young Professionals to join Events Committee - Making A Difference...One Party at a Time!

 

Purpose: To develop and encourage philanthropy and social activism. The Events Committee will help CCCC fulfill its mission and sustain program services to families through the development of fundraising events. Target audience: Young professionals (ages 20’s-late 30’s) with the means and social network who will commit to organizing and attending fundraising events to benefit CCCC. Benefits to committee members:
  • The opportunity to “give back” and make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged abused and neglected children and parents.
  • Attend fun social gatherings with old and new friends.
  • Network with professionals from an array of career fields.
  • Gain project management skills.
  • Enhance your resume.
  • Look attractive to potential employers.
  • Special recognition in CCCC publications, press releases and on our website.
Key responsibilities and expectations:
  • Attend event planning meetings.
  • Help organize an event (s) to raise funding for CCCC, such as a cocktail party at a house, themed holiday celebration at a bar/restaurant or other creative event. Events will be organized and executed by committee members with support from CCCC executive director and development officer. Examples of member responsibilities will include: generating ideas for an event; securing event location and other logistics; making phone calls, writing letters and emails; and mailing invitations.
  • Actively support the event- purchase tickets ($50 or higher) and approach family members, friends and colleagues to attend the event.

If you are interested in joining CCCC’s Event Committee, please contact Kristy Jelenik, development officer at 203.624.2600 ext. 332 or

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Employment Opportunities

Coordinating Council For Children In Crisis, Inc. provides direct, home-based services to families in Greater New Haven to prevent child abuse, neglect and victimization across the life span and to serve those affected through home visiting, parenting education, counseling and advocacy. A Connecticut drivers license and car in good working order is required for all positions. Comfort in home visiting is required.

CCCC provides opportunities for ongoing professional development, excellent benefits and a creative and supportive workplace.

Send your resume to

Parent Educator/Home Visitor, Bilingual (English/Spanish) to:

  • Visit vulnerable families in their homes a minimum of once/week
  • Use established curricula and develop new materials to teach parenting skills to families to prevent child abuse and neglect  
  • Provide parents with information regarding child development, child care, child safety, behavior management techniques and positive parenting practices
  • Understand and promote secure attachment between parents and their children
  • Demonstrate interactive parent-child activities
  • Act as role model and teacher
  • Link families to other needed services

A bachelor’s degree and bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are required along with relevant work experience and knowledge of child development.  Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills and ability to model positive parent-child interaction are required.  Must have comfort in making home visits. Computer skills including Word are required.

A Ct state driver’s license, a car in good working order and automobile liability insurance are required.  This position may require Saturday  hours

Therapist Integrated Family Violence Program

Social Worker/Therapist for integrated family violence program. Core services include safety planning for the survivor and the children, trauma focused work with children and dyad-based interventions focused on repairing and healing relationships.

CCCC has been awarded the ‘Celebrating Solutions’ award from the Mary Byron Foundation for innovation in domestic violence programming. This national award is given to four organizations annually for domestic violence programs that are both pioneering and replicable, setting a model for the field.

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling or related field and experience in domestic violence field required. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Ability to work collaboratively with agency partners. Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed service provision.

Comfort in making home visits and ownership of a car in good working order and automobile liability insurance is required.


Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we are sorry that phone calls cannot be returned.

 

 

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