Job: Outreach Caseworker

CHD / Outreach

50 Union Street
Westfield, MA 01082

Company Description:
Salary Range:Location:
10 Per Hour WESTFIELD MA
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Preference: Preferred
Up to One Year
Preference: Preferred
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
Description:
Outreach Caseworker Full Time

Are you Graduating and looking for a Full Time Position that Provides direct services and casework supports to adults with intellectual/developmental challenges who live independently in the surrounding communities. Responsibilities include supporting program participants to achieve their individual goals and objectives, manage their ongoing heath maintenance needs, and provide supports/skill building for all aspects of independent living, awhile 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 Program Supervisor with Individual Service Plan (ISP) development, assessments, and progress updates. Pays: $12.88 an Hour
Requirements:
Ideal candidate will have a 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 are necessary. The candidate 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 including fingerprinting, and a driving record check.

Must apply on-line: CHD.org/careers Find posting under requisition #18-0157 Outreach Caseworker Full Time (Westfield)