Outreach Caseworker

Center for Human Development, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) is seeking an Outreach Caseworker to join our team.

This role provides casework supports to participants with developmental disabilities who live independently in the greater Westfield/West Springfield and Springfield communities. Responsibilities include direct services to clients with Traumatic Brain Injury, helping participants achieve personal goals, manage health maintenance and develop independent living skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
• Must be reliable, empathetic and able to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to program participants with developmental disabilities.
• Support participants to achieve goals and manage health maintenance needs.
• Assist with Individual Service Plan development, assessments and progress updates.
• Maintain written documentation and manage participant transportation as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking an Outreach Caseworker to join our team! The Outreach Caseworker provides direct services and casework supports to program participants with developmental disabilities who live independently in the greater Westfield/West Springfield and Springfield community.

Provide direct services to clients with Traumatic Brain Injury; and casework supports to program participants who live independently in the greater Hampden/Hampshire county. Responsibilities include supporting program participants to achieve their individual goals and objectives, manage their ongoing health maintenance needs, and provide supports/skill building for all aspects of independent living, while providing opportunities to optimize their independence. Help people to obtain and maintain all generic entitlements, responsibly manage their funds, and develop rewarding social and recreational experiences where desired. Provide and maintain written documentation and assist Case Manager with Individual Service Plan development, assessments, and progress updates.

Schedules:

Full time - Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm

Requirements

Ideal candidate will have an Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; strong interpersonal skills; empathy for others; demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs; ability to work well within a team model and independently. Computer skills necessary. Must have good writing and communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license; a willingness to transport program participants in own vehicle. Mileage reimbursed. In-service training provided. All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process, and a driving record check.

Take advantage of a competitive rate of $20.00/hour, as well as a phenomenal benefit 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.

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