Case Manager - Family Supportive Living

Berkshirejobs; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkshirejobs is seeking a part-time Family Supportive Living Case Worker in Pittsfield, MA. You will actively support families, manage case work, promote independence, and help families meet goals within the residential program.

duties include coordinating with medical and community partners, documenting interactions, and facilitating groups. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree or certification in human services preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and service availability.
• Professional handling of confidential information.
• Ability to advocate services to the community and coordinate with partners.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct case management to families in the program.
• Maintain daily documentation and monitor resident medication observation.
• Collaborate with families and outside agencies to set goals with timelines.
• Develop and facilitate groups to meet resident needs.
• Participate in weekly supervision with the Program Manager.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Advocacy

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree or cert in human services (preferred)

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.