Outreach Caseworker: TBI & Independent Living

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

Responsibilities include supporting program participants to achieve goals, manage health maintenance needs, and develop independent living skills, while helping obtain entitlements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Must have computer skills and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients with Traumatic Brain Injury.
• Deliver casework supports to program participants living independently in the community.
• Assist in developing and updating Individual Service Plans with the Case Manager.
• Maintain written documentation and progress updates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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

Responsibilities include supporting program participants to achieve goals, manage health maintenance needs, and develop independent living skills, while helping obtain entitlements.