School-Based Caseworker

CHD Brand; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Health and Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) West Springfield clinic is seeking a Bachelor's-level Case Worker to provide services to youth at the West Springfield Middle School. The role works with a Master’s-level Clinician to implement treatment plans addressing mental health, behavior, and emotional needs, and to support families.

You will mentor youth, assist with care coordination among providers and school, facilitate groups, organize community activities, and help with homework while promoting

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of mental illness, behavioral modifications, and parenting education.
• Proficient with basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Available to work Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm.

Responsibilities

• Mentor youth to understand and manage emotions and behavior.
• Collaborate with a Master's-level clinician to implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with community providers and schools.
• Develop service plans with youth, family, and school.
• Lead small groups, organize recreational activities, and assist with homework.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Behavioral modifications

Parenting education

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Availability: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

CHD's West Springfield clinic is seeking a Bachelors-level Case Worker to provide services to youth in the West Springfield Middle School. The partnership between CHD and the West Springfield Middle School aims to increase the connections and resources of youth who may be at-risk for substance use and/or violent behavior. The right candidate will be inspired by the potential of bridging gaps and offering services creatively.

The role works in collaboration with a Master's-level Clinician to implement the therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan designed to address the youth's mental health, behavioral and emotional needs. This includes mentoring the youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations and to assist the family to address the youth's emotional and mental health needs. The case manager assists with the care coordination with other community providers that are involved in the youth's treatment. The case manager will collaboratively work with the clinician, youth, family and school to develop all service plans. Other responsibilities include facilitating small groups, access recreational activities, planning and carrying out community activities, and provide homework help.

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's in a related field
• Have knowledge of mental illness, behavioral modifications, and parenting education
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to work M-F 8am-4pm

Take advantage of a competitive salary of $45,000 annually 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.