Outreach Caseworker, $4K HIRING BONUS, Worcester,
Company: Key Program, Inc.
Location: Worcester
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description Key is currently seeking an Outreach & Tracking
Caseworker to work with adolescents and their families who live in
the Greater Worcester area. Compensation and Benefits include: An
hourly wage of $19.50, medical, dental and optical insurances; life
insurance; training and professional development; tuition
assistance; graduate school scholarship; paid vacation and
holidays; mileage reimbursement; paid sick and personal time;
retirement program; wellness benefit; pre-tax childcare, Bilingual
salary differential depending on language and much more. Per the
MASS HireNow Program, a $4,000 hiring bonus will be paid to MA
residents. $2,000 will be paid at 3 months of successful employment
and $2000 will be paid at 6 months of successful employment. For
non-MA residents, the Key Program will fund and apply the same
$4,000 bonus. Qualifications: The Outreach & Tracking Caseworker
(OTCW) is an hourly paid position REQUIRING:
- Bachelors degree in a human services related field (i.e.
psychology, sociology, criminal justice, human development, human
services, etc.)and a minimum of one year direct care experience
(part-time, volunteer and internship experience is applicable)
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Possess a valid state drivers license; and have a legally
registered and insured car for work use
- The ability to work a varied and rotating schedule including
days, evenings and weekend shifts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Bi-lingual candidates are highly desirable. Responsibilities:
The Outreach & Tracking Caseworker (OTCW) works independently as
part of the regional treatment team, establishing open
communication and support with co-workers. The OTCW is directly
responsible to oversee and execute services for clients and
families referred by the MA Department of Children & Families. Due
to the nature of the work and clients' needs, the OTCW position
requires a 45 hour work week including some evenings, weekends and
holidays. On call duties may also be required.
- Develop and maintain supportive client relationships
emphasizing client accountability and attainment of client
treatment goals
- Provide advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation,
legal and family/foster family intervention
- Facilitate individual client and/or family/foster family
counseling, mediation, and support and group counseling
sessions
- Coordinate clinical services with clinic staff
- Locates, evaluates and utilizes community resources for clients
and families
- Participates on community recreational activities with
individual clients, in client groups or with a client and his/her
family member(s)
- Provides intensive community tracking services
- Establishes aftercare plans and develops community resources
for terminating clients and their families
- Completes case documentation (assessments, daily treatment
notes, reports, etc.) in a thorough, professional and timely manner
The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services agency
whose mission is to assist at-risk and court-involved
children/adolescents and their families to develop positive life
skills so they may pursue productive and rewarding lives. Key works
in conjunction with the MA Department of Children & Families (DCF),
MA Department of Youth Services (DYS), the MA Department of Mental
Health (DMH) and the RI Department of Children, Youth & Families
(DCYF) and is an agency provider of both community-based outreach
services and residential treatment programming. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral
origin, or veteran status.
Keywords: Key Program, Inc., Worcester , Outreach Caseworker, $4K HIRING BONUS, Worcester,, Other , Worcester, Massachusetts
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