Bilingual Caseworker

CHD Brand; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,890,000 - 82,380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) in West Springfield, MA, is seeking a Caseworker to join the Foster Care Program. You will provide casework for foster children and families, collaborate with DCF, and support youth ages 0-18.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Human Services or LSWA/LSW, are bilingual English/Spanish, and possess strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills. A valid driver's license and vehicle are required for occasional transport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or LSWA/LSW required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish candidates required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and commitment to serving those with significant needs.
• Good writing and communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities.
• Must be 21+ with a valid driver's license; willingness to transport participants if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework to foster children and foster families (0-18) involved with DCF.
• Know child/adolescent development, trauma treatment models, and behavioral interventions.
• Respond effectively in crises; build relationships with community resources and funding sources.
• Create/update treatment plans, discharge summaries, and transition plans for youth.
• Be flexible in a dynamic program and share multiple roles within the team.
• Work in a collaborative team model.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's in Human Services

LSWA/LSW

Job description

Center for Human Development, CHD, is currently seeking a Caseworker to join Foster Care Program in West Springfield, MA!

Your role as a Caseworker:

• Provide casework to foster children and foster families to children 0-18, involved with DCF
• Have knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma treatment models and behavioral interventions
• Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations and to demonstrate client-advocacy skills and can establish positive working relationships with community resources and funding sources
• Creating and updating treatment plans, discharge summaries and transition plans for youth
• Strong flexibility skills for working in a program where change is dynamic and fluid
• Commitment to working in a team model and a willingness to share multiple roles within the team

Requirements:

• Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or LSWA, LSW required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates required
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy for others, demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs
• Must have good writing and communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license; a willingness to occasionally transport program participants in own vehicle

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with on-call componenet

Take advantage of a competitive hourly rate of $25/hour as well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.