Community Outreach & Recovery Support Specialist

Center-For-Human-Developmen; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Human Development Griswold Center in Palmer, MA is seeking a Community Support Program Worker to provide outreach and support to clients with psychiatric or substance use diagnoses, helping them access treatment services and supports.

You will coordinate services, deliver mobile outreach to various settings, assist with obtaining benefits, housing and health care, and participate in crisis planning and recovery-oriented support networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or at least three years of relevant work or lived experience.
• Ability to pass certification for CPR, First Aid.
• Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation for business use.

Responsibilities

• Provide service coordination and linkages to the community.
• Provide outreach services to clients, delivering mobile services in a number of community or institutional settings including inpatient units, homes, day programs, etc.
• Assist clients in obtaining benefits, housing and health care as needed
• Provide crisis support and participate in the development, revision and utilization of crisis prevention and/or safety plans.
• Encourages and facilitates utilization of clients’ natural support systems as well as recovery-oriented, peer support and self-help support and services.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Three years relevant work or lived experience

Job description

Center for Human Development Griswold Center in Palmer, MA is seeking a Community Support Program Worker to provide outreach and support to clients with psychiatric or substance use diagnoses, helping them access treatment services and supports.

You will coordinate services, deliver mobile outreach to various settings, assist with obtaining benefits, housing and health care, and participate in crisis planning and recovery-oriented support networks.