Forensic Outreach Worker

Center for Human Development; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development seeks candidates to provide direct outreach services to persons served who live independently in the community and have a history of, or current, forensic involvement. The role includes supporting daily living activities, administering medications as needed, and advocating for individuals across community settings.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field or relevant experience, with strong communication skills, empathy, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health/substance use disorders and forensic involvement.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy for others.
• Ability to work well in a team model and independently.
• Computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supporting persons served in activities of daily living
• Administering medications as needed
• Advocating for individuals within various community settings
• Providing opportunities to optimize independence, rehabilitation, and recovery
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with persons served and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus
• Liaise with professionals in the criminal justice system to promote compliance with legal matters.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Adult Mental Health - Springfield
Springfield, MA 01109, USA

Description

CHD is seeking candidates to provide direct outreach services to persons served who live independently in the community and have a history of, or current, forensic involvement.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting persons served in activities of daily living
• Administering medications as needed
• Advocating for individuals' within various community setting
• Providing opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery.
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with persons served and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus.
• Liaise with professionals in the criminal justice system, including but not limited to the Department of Mental Health, police department, probation department, attorneys, house of corrections, etc, in order to provide support to the individual and promote compliance with legal matters.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, and/or relevant experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health/substance use disorders and forensic involvement; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; empathy for others; a demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs; the ability to work well within a team model and independently.
• Computer skills are necessary.
• Candidates must have a vehicle for work use and a current driver's license; ability to complete medication administration training.
• All candidates must complete and pass a background record screening process

Take advantage of an hourly rate of $21/hr., as well as phenomenal benefits 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.

Preferred

CPR Certif, Current

Expert

First Aid Certif, Current

Expert

Medication Admin, Current

Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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