CASE MANAGER – FAMILY PRESERVATION PROJECT (Worcester)

Community Legal Aid; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Paid leave

Relocation stipend

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Community Legal Aid (CLA) seeks a Case Manager to join the Family Preservation Project in Worcester, supporting parents involved with the Massachusetts DCF. You will collaborate with a Parent Advocate and attorney to connect families with community resources and ensure safety and stability for children.

The role requires a college graduate (MSW/BSW preferred), Spanish fluency preferred, and strong communication. CLA offers a hybrid schedule with office days and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• College graduate; MSW or BSW strongly preferred.
• fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Commitment to legal aid and serving low-income communities.
• Ability to build knowledge of local community resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist parents involved with DCF as part of CLA's interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with a Parent Advocate and attorney to link families to resources.
• Support family preservation efforts and help keep children safe in the home.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

College graduate

MSW or BSW preferred

Job description

CLA Seeks a Case Manager Who Will Be Part Of a Team Helping Parents Who Are Involved With The Massachusetts Department Of Children And Families (DCF). The Goal Of The Family Preservation Project (FPP) Is To Ensure That Families Get The Help They Need Addressing Issues Of Concern To DCF So That DCF Does Not Remove The Children From Their Home. This Project Aims To Keep Children Safe With Their Families, Minimize The Emotional Trauma Caused By Removal, And Allow The Foster Care System To Focus Its Resources On Children Who Truly Need Its Protection. The Case Manager Will Be a Member Of CLA's Interdisciplinary Advocacy Team And Will Work Closely With a Parent Advocate And Attorney To Assist Parents In The Community. The Case Manager Will Be Based In CLA's Worcester Office And Will

Qualifications

• College graduate. MSW or BSW strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated concern for and commitment to the goals of legal aid and to working for low-income people.
• Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to be part of an interactive, supportive team with high expectations.
• Ability to multi-task, operate independently and problem-solve in real time.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

COMPENSATION

The starting salary for this position is $53,140, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience to a maximum of $84,340.

• 401(k) with employer-paid contribution
• low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
• paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays)
• relocation stipend.
• CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires staff to work in the office at least three days per week.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

Salary: $53140 - $84340 per year