Case Manager - Family Supportive Living

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Family Supportive Living Case Worker in Pittsfield, MA.

You will work Thursday and Friday 2 PM–6 PM and Saturday and Sunday 8 AM–12 Noon, supporting families to build independence and skills within the Residential Program. You will provide direct case management, develop goals with timelines, coordinate with outside agencies, document interactions daily, and participate in supervision with the Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or human services certification preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations and organizational policies.
• Collaborates with families to set short- and long-term goals with timelines.
• Participates in meetings and service coordination with outside agencies.
• Develops relationships with medical practitioners and community supports.
• Supports clients in building a long-term support network.
• Maintains daily documentation of resident interactions and case management.
• Develops and facilitates groups to meet residents' needs.
• Participates in weekly supervision with the Program Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Advocacy

Organizational skills

Resource knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position is part-time, Thursday and Friday, 2 PM to 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 12 Noon.

Job Summary

Actively works with hope and optimism on behalf of persons served in the Family Supportive Licing Residential Program to promote independence, skill building, and attainment of family goals and objectives. The Family Supportive Living Case Worker provides direct case management services to all families residing in the program.

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with families to create specific short- and long-term goals with timelines. Monitors progress towards goal attainment and modifies goals as necessary to enhance an individualized treatment plan to best serve the family.
• Collaborates and participates in meetings and service coordination with outside agencies and community supports.
• Develops strong working relationship with medical practitioners, outpatient clinicians, and other community supports.
• Encourages and supports clients in developing a natural and long-term support network.
• Maintains daily documentation of resident interactions and case management appointments. Follows and monitors medication observation policy for resident medication regimens.
• Develops and facilitates a variety of groups to meet needs of the residents.
• Participates in weekly supervision with Program Manager.

Qualifications, Experience And Education

• High School Diploma or equivalency; Bachelor’s degree or certification in the human services field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to be professional and manage confidential information.
• Ability to advocate program services to community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively and be organized.