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  • Substance Abuse Case Manager - PACT

    Eliot Community Human Services 4.1company rating

    Case manager job at Eliot Community Human Services Inc

    Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include: * Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays * Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans * Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match * Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources * Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance * Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development Eliot is seeking a strong, experienced Substance Abuse Case Manager to join our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team. PACT is an evidence-based model that provides comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation, and support to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to develop and facilitate dual diagnosis groups, as well as provide individualized substance use treatment and support. A thorough understanding of twelve step programs is required. Candidates must also possess demonstrated knowledge of principles related to consumer empowerment and recovery-oriented care. Responsibilities: * Act as primary case manager for identified clients, providing targeted support and interventions. * Provide individual and group substance use treatment and support. * Participate in assessments and treatment planning with clients and the team. * Ensure consumer safety by implementing crisis intervention techniques when necessary * Utilize a team based approach to support and services, collaborating with colleagues and actively participating in daily meetings. * Participate in rotating on-call coverage and evening shifts to ensure 24/7 support for clients Qualifications: * Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field * Experience working with adults with substance abuse disorders * Valid Massachusetts drivers license Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm with a standing 12pm-8pm shift, including rotating weekends and on-call. Annual Salary $48,000-$48,000 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.
    $48k-48k yearly 22d ago
  • Recovery Case Manager - Homeless Services

    Eliot Community Human Services 4.1company rating

    Case manager job at Eliot Community Human Services Inc

    Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include: * Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays * Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans * Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match * Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources * Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance * Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development Eliot's Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Recovery Case Manager to join The Safe Haven Shelter which is a transitional shelter open 7 days a week for homeless women with severe and persistent mental illness living on the streets in Back Bay, Boston Common, and Downtown Crossing. The ideal candidate has a person-centered and strengths-based approach. The goal of our programming is to provide each individual with coaching, education, tools and access to community resources that will help them successfully maintain long-term sustained housing, financial independence and emotional well-being. Responsibilities: * Provide side by side interventions to consumers that focus on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement. * Assist the team and consumers in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses to staff interventions. * Participate in the development of IAP's (Individualized Action Plans). Promote consumers preferences and goals. * Assist in identifying strengths, cultural preferences and motivations as it relates to goals. Support consumers in their desire for recovery and rehabilitation in the development of their goals. * Provide interventions related to consumers IAP and as assigned by supervisor. Provide interventions that are inclusive of consumer preferences, cultural desires and community resources. * Assist consumers in accessing consumer resources and natural support to achieve goals. Facilitate community integration according to consumers' needs, desires and with consultation from supervisor and team staff. * Provide interventions and support related to recovery and independence in all environments. * Assist team members in providing support to consumers to achieve independence and rehabilitation. * Assist consumers with accessing information and services related to medical care, nutrition, exercise and smoking cessation as appropriate. Assist consumers with accessing community resources that support these healthy areas. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a human services field or social work or related field * Previous experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness * Strong commitment to mental health recovery * Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Schedules: * Sunday, Monday, Thursday-Saturday, 2:30pm-10:30pm (40hours/week) * 40 hours/week, flexible schedule Hourly Rate $20.50-$20.50 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.
    $20.5-20.5 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Case Manager

    Justice Resource Institute 3.8company rating

    Plainville, MA jobs

    Who We Are Looking For: Are you passionate about social justice and ready to make an impact? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you! We are looking for a Case Manager to join the team at our Assisted Living Program. The Assisted Living Program (ALP) helps people disabled due to HIV/AIDS who are homeless. ALP helps individuals obtain a housing subsidy, secure an apartment and then provides ongoing case management to help each individual maintain their health, housing and independence. Salary: $48,000/year Schedule: Full time What You'll Do: Provide direction and support to program efforts to ensure the safety of the persons served and families, staff, visitors, and the division sites. Ensure that program staff are trained in Workplace Safety/Violence Prevention initiatives, policies and procedures, and ensure that these procedures are followed by program staff. Review, monitor, and collect program efforts with all fire and emergency drills, oversee agency/site safety initiatives/objectives as needed to ensure program directors are meeting expectations. Monitor agency safety wide policies and create methods and procedures for their implementation within the division. Follow JRI procedures on hand washing, universal precautions, COVID/ infection control procedures, and relevant OSHA regulations, as well as ensuring that all staff are following those requirements. Deliver role functions in the program/site, client's home, community, collateral contact's office, DCF, DMH, DPH, DDS, or school building, or other setting that is appropriate for the client in a safe and appropriate manner. This would include driving to and from those settings in one's personal vehicle, with or without the clients or staff. Follow through with reports and investigations as indicated regarding critical incidents and sentinel events. If required provide direct supervision of any assigned program staff or assign supervision duties to other staff and monitor that supervision. As assigned by supervision plan and lead facilitation of any monthly, quarterly, or other meetings for your program as it relates to training, support, compliance, policies, safety, etc. Participate in hiring and management of hiring process for your program. Participate in division wide meetings as required by Executive Director or Deputy Director of the division. Support the program team to build and nurture positive workplace culture. As part of the Performance Improvement (PI) function, ensure the development and assessment of PI Indicators through strategic planning process; report on data and opportunities for improvement to your supervisor and corporate staff. Establish and maintain strong relationships with local community partners; attend meetings as required. Operate the program within the approved budget; provide input into budget preparation and adjustments, ensure proper accuracy of accounting of program budget. Complete other duties as indicated by supervisor. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Must be 21 years or older. Bachelor's Degree is preferred Minimum 3-5 years work experience with the priority population. Creole and Spanish speaking applicants encouraged to apply. Case management experience; HIV-specific experience preferred. Self-directed, team-oriented, flexible. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to HIV, substance abuse, poverty & homelessness, and diverse populations required. Background and driving record checks will be performed.  At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #IND123
    $48k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Case Manager

    Justice Resource Institute 3.8company rating

    Lynn, MA jobs

    We Are Offering A $1,000 Sign-on Bonus! Who We Are Looking For: Are you the Case Manager we've been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for early childhood and supporting young families, by working with our youth! JRI's Young Parent Support Program is a grant funded through the Department of Children and Family that supports young parents up to the age of 23. This program is free and voluntary to all participants who meet the sole eligibility criteria of age of parent. The goal of this program is to support young parents as they develop self-sufficiency skills necessary for adult life, while they are also navigating the developmental needs of their infants and young children. This program nurtures the inherent strengths that the young parent already possesses while supporting them through a social network system that can be confusing and overwhelming. YPS believes that all parents want the best for their children; however, many of our young parents have encountered obstacles and stressors that may impact their parenting skills. The Young Parent Support program works with many community agencies as we seek to support the unique needs of every individual. Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 Sign-on Bonus: We are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus paid out in full after 6 months of employment. What You'll Do: The YPS Case Manager primarily operates under a home-visiting model. Each Case Manager visits their assigned families weekly or bi-weekly, managing a caseload of no more than 15 families. Alongside Case Management responsibilities, we provide various groups to support our families' needs. These groups include: Parenting skills sessions Financial literacy workshops New mothers' gatherings Active participation in these groups is highly encouraged and expected from staff. The role encompasses individual, group, and community outreach responsibilities. You will be supported by weekly supervision with your supervisor, and regular team meetings with colleagues in your program. An intensive training period exists to orient you to both the agency's culture and policies. You will receive training to help you develop and grow your knowledge of infant and child development, parent-child interactions as well as build your skills in assessing family needs, conducting child development screens, identifying safety risks and developing goal plans with families. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Must be 21 years or older. Minimum of an Associate Degree in a human services field with at least one year of experience working with the target population; or a High school diploma/GED with at least two years of experience working with the target population. Strongly preferred lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth with emotional, behavioral or learning challenges and experience accessing systems for support for your child's needs. Be available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary. Candidates must be bilingual, with English and Spanish fluency. Background and driving record checks will be performed. Must maintain valid driver's license, as outreach and transporting people served may be required. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
    $40k-45k yearly 54d ago
  • Case Manager/Program Coordinator

    Justice Resource Institute 3.8company rating

    Plainville, MA jobs

    Who We Are Looking For: Are you passionate about social justice and ready to make an impact? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you! We are looking for a Case Manager/Program Coordinator to join the team at our Housing is Healthcare (HIH) Program. The HIH Low Threshold Housing is a specific program helping those who are currently homeless living on the street. These men and women are suffering in the throws of Substance Use and unmanaged Mental Health. LTH helps individuals obtain a housing, help with obtaining specific documentation they will need to have in order to rent an apartment. We have 3 Case Managers who each carry a case load consisting of 9-11 clients. Salary: Depends on experience What You'll Do: Provide direction and support to program efforts to ensure the safety of the persons served and families, staff, visitors, and the division sites. Ensure that program staff are trained in Workplace Safety/Violence Prevention initiatives, policies and procedures, and ensure that these procedures are followed Review, monitor, and collect clients information and document when ever needed Follow JRI procedures on hand washing, universal precautions, COVID/ infection control procedures, and relevant OSHA regulations, as well as ensuring that all staff are following those requirements. Follow through with documenting any and all encounters with clients. Participate ensuring the LTH team has all necessary items to successfully place a client into permeant housing. Support the program team to build and nurture positive workplace culture. As part of the Performance Improvement (PI) function, ensure the development and assessment of PI Indicators through strategic planning process; report on data and opportunities for improvement to your supervisor and corporate staff. Establish and maintain strong relationships with local community partners; attend meetings as required. Operate the program within the approved budget; provide input into budget preparation and adjustments, ensure proper accuracy of accounting of program budget. Complete other duties as indicated by supervisor.  Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Must be 21 years or older. Bachelor's Degree is preferred and or relevant life experience Minimum 3-5 years work experience with the priority population. Case management experience; working with people who are currently struggling with active addiction and untreated Mental Health Self-directed, team-oriented, flexible. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to substance abuse, poverty & homelessness, and diverse populations required. Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #IND123
    $32k-37k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Case Manager & Life Coach | LGBTQ+ Program

    The Home for Little Wanderers 4.0company rating

    Waltham, MA jobs

    When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* About the Program The Home for Little Wanderers' Out at Home program provides outpatient, therapeutic support services for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages, families, couples and caregivers. It is operated in coordination with Waltham House, The Home's residential group home for LGBTQ+ youth-the first of its kind in New England when it opened in 2002. Many young people have experienced difficulty and discrimination due to their gender expression or sexual identities. Out at Home was created with the goal of providing LGBTQ+ competent clinical care, with a strong emphasis on keeping youth within their home environments and communities by offering comprehensive, specialized services and resources that educate, support, strengthen and empower. Our clinicians offer innovative, ever-evolving programming, whether providing in-person or virtual clinical care, leading confidence and community-building group sessions, or counseling LGBTQ+ students in Greater Boston schools and colleges. About the Role Provide individual and family based therapeutic services, crisis intervention and case management for defined program. Create a safe, youth-driven environment for all clients, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients and those from other marginalized populations. The ideal candidate will genuinely enjoy working with and empowering the LGBTQ+ community and will build consistent, trusting staff to client relationships towards the goal of permanency. How You Will Be Making a Difference * Provide case management and therapeutic support to clients in a collaborative, outpatient model * Provide in person and virtual support to families to address a variety of issues which may include, LGBTQ+ issues, family communication, parenting skills, substance abuse, domestic violence, self-abusive behavior and past trauma. * Coordinate appropriate resources and services for clients and families. Act as an advocate and liaison for the client. * Administer written assessments, summary reports, documentation, treatment planning, and safety planning to appropriate parties in a timely, well written manner. * Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards. * Continuously communicate with client collaterals and providers of supportive services. This may include extensive telephone contact and scheduling and attending case conference meetings. Facilitate communication between various providers. * Plan, assess and provide treatment and interventions in an active co-therapy partnership with collaterals. Work as part of interdisciplinary team to provide quality services. * Present client material to collaterals and internal stakeholders, consult with supervisor and team members on challenging and difficult client issues. Participate in regular individual and group supervision. Attend clinical training and safety practice training. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social work, or a closely related field * Must be able to work with people of different backgrounds, languages and ethnicities * Must have knowledge of and a willingness to learn more about LGBTQ+ identities, areas of vulnerability for this population, and an understanding of the resources both internal at The Home and external that support this population * Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
    $32k-38k yearly est. 8d ago
  • Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)

    Vinfen 4.2company rating

    Barnstable Town, MA jobs

    The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. Responsibilities The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: • Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change. • Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside. • Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths based approaches and skills training techniques in the work. • Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness. • Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate. • Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups. • Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS. • Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS. • Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions. • Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services. • Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS. • Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS. • Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psycho educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention. • Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning. • Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader. • Perform other related duties, as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: • Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice • Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment • Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS • Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies • Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques • Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty. • Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services • Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS • Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS • Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems • Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS • Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions • Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services • Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices • Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques • Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills • Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues • Ability to make independent judgments and decisions • Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity • Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment • Knowledge of documentation standards About Vinfen Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit *********************** My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Education Requirements: • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Typical Requirements: • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required. • Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred. • Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS. • Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PSwith tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $57,480.00 /Yr.
    $57.5k yearly Auto-Apply 23d ago
  • Case Manager - BH CP

    Eliot Community Human Services 4.1company rating

    Case manager job at Eliot Community Human Services Inc

    Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include: * Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays * Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans * Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match * Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources * Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance * Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development Eliot is seeking a dedicated Care Manager to join our Behavioral Health Community Partner (BH CP) program. This innovative Care Management program serves members with complex medical, behavioral health, and social needs. As a Care Manager, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for clients. In this role, you will build relationships with clients, medical and health providers, family and other service providers. This position requires highly motivated and organized individuals capable of managing a caseload of clients. Responsibilities: * Promote hope and empowerment through support and meetings with clients * Empower clients to exercise autonomy in all aspects of their lives * Help clients identify choices and develop self-advocacy skills * Provide interventions focused on problem-solving, skills training, behavior modeling, optimism, and encouragement * Support the team and clients in the ongoing assessment of symptoms and responses to interventions * Ensure that all required assessments are completed in a timely manner in compliance with MassHealth and contract guidelines * Contribute to the development of assessments and treatment plans for each client. * Ensure treatment goals are culturally competent, strength-based, realistic, attainable, and focused on recovery and clients' wellness goals * Engage clients in the treatment planning process, ensuring their preferences are embraced and collaborated with the enrollee's PCP and Care Team * Ensure that enrollees are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with ECHS' policy Qualifications: * Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field * Experience working with adults with mental illness/substance abuse * Valid Massachusetts drivers license Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Annual Salary $50,000-$50,000 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.
    $50k-50k yearly 2d ago
  • Intensive Case Manager BA - ACCS

    Eliot Community Human Services 4.1company rating

    Case manager job at Eliot Community Human Services Inc

    Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include: * Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays * Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans * Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match * Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources * Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance * Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development Eliot is seeking an Intensive Case Manager to join our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) team. Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) provides clinically focused evidenced based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are person centered and are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in either residential or community based settings. In this role you will provide side by side interventions to clients that focus on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement. Responsibilities: * Provide community outreach to each individual as part of the multi-disciplinary team. * Offer side-by-side interventions that focus on problem-solving, skill training, modeling, optimism, and encouragement. * Collaborate with the team and each individual to develop a person-centered treatment plan. * Support individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities by helping them build natural supports * Empower individuals to take control of their lives, focusing on their treatment, leisure activities, employment, and personal recovery * Provide on-call coverage, as part of a rotation, during evenings and weekends Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field * Experience working with adults with mental illness * Valid Massachusetts drivers license Schedule: * Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (with rotating weekend and evening shifts) Annual Salary $52,000-$56,000 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.
    $52k-56k yearly 16d ago
  • Part-Time Case Worker Manager (Youth on Fire drop-in Center)

    The Home for Little Wanderers 4.0company rating

    Cambridge, MA jobs

    When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* About Youth on Fire Established in 2000, Youth on Fire (YOF) is a daytime drop-in center dedicated to supporting unhoused and unaccompanied youth in Greater Boston. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this welcoming program provides a judgment-free environment where members can find safety, enjoy a homemade meal, access showers or a place to nap, receive referrals, and work on their personal goals. How You Will Be Making a Difference * Direct Services & Case Management * Maintain the efficiency of the drop-in center by managing the floor and proactively providing services like access to hygiene supplies, food, electronics, clothing, laundry, and more * Maintain a consistent, welcoming presence in the drop-in space to foster belonging and safety. * Conduct intake assessments and support them on their self-identified goals. * Provide ongoing case management, advocacy, and follow-up to help youth address a variety of issues which may include housing, education, legal support, substance use, employment, and healthcare services, etc. Coordinate with other service providers as needed. * Support youth in obtaining vital documents (e.g., ID, birth certificate, Social Security card) and accessing benefits. * Responsible for coordinating and tracking the delivery of services, referrals, and conversations with clients. * Participate in weekly team meetings. Present client material, consult with team members on challenging and difficult client issues. Participate in supervision and attend all relevant and required training. * Develop and facilitate engaging activities that meet member needs and build rapport like life skills groups, sexual education groups, substance use groups, and stress reduction groups. * Provide HIV and STI counseling and testing services in a confidential, respectful, and non-judgmental manner. * Be trained in and learn phlebotomy techniques and perform blood draws as part of routine HIV and STI screening procedures. * Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations regarding documentation, specimen submission to public health laboratories, result delivery, and referral processes. * Deliver accurate and culturally sensitive education to clients on HIV and STI transmission, prevention strategies, and available treatment options. * Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and conflict mediation as needed. * Perform opening and closing duties as necessary, including setting up cots, preparing food, and more * Maintain the cleanliness of the drop-in by engaging in daily team cleaning and organization, including washing dishes, wiping down tables, doing drop-in laundry, organizing supplies, and more * Documentation & Compliance * Maintain accurate, timely case notes and data in compliance with agency and funder requirements. * Track youth outcomes and progress toward service goals. * Engage in regular training for various databases used at the drop-in * Work with Assistant Program Director to perform quarterly data quality control in EMR database Education and Experience * Bachelors Degree * Experience with behavior management systems, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and providing individual, group and/or family therapy * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Knowledge of Department of Children and Families and other local child and family advocate agencies * Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
    $31k-38k yearly est. 24d ago
  • Full-Time Case Worker Manager (Youth on Fire drop-in Center)

    The Home for Little Wanderers 4.0company rating

    Cambridge, MA jobs

    When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* About Youth on Fire Established in 2000, Youth on Fire (YOF) is a daytime drop-in center dedicated to supporting unhoused and unaccompanied youth in Greater Boston. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this welcoming program provides a judgment-free environment where members can find safety, enjoy a homemade meal, access showers or a place to nap, receive referrals, and work on their personal goals. How You Will Be Making a Difference * Direct Services & Case Management * Maintain the efficiency of the drop-in center by managing the floor and proactively providing services like access to hygiene supplies, food, electronics, clothing, laundry, and more * Maintain a consistent, welcoming presence in the drop-in space to foster belonging and safety. * Conduct intake assessments and support them on their self-identified goals. * Provide ongoing case management, advocacy, and follow-up to help youth address a variety of issues which may include housing, education, legal support, substance use, employment, and healthcare services, etc. Coordinate with other service providers as needed. * Support youth in obtaining vital documents (e.g., ID, birth certificate, Social Security card) and accessing benefits. * Responsible for coordinating and tracking the delivery of services, referrals, and conversations with clients. * Participate in weekly team meetings. Present client material, consult with team members on challenging and difficult client issues. Participate in supervision and attend all relevant and required training. * Develop and facilitate engaging activities that meet member needs and build rapport like life skills groups, sexual education groups, substance use groups, and stress reduction groups. * Provide HIV and STI counseling and testing services in a confidential, respectful, and non-judgmental manner. * Be trained in and learn phlebotomy techniques and perform blood draws as part of routine HIV and STI screening procedures. * Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations regarding documentation, specimen submission to public health laboratories, result delivery, and referral processes. * Deliver accurate and culturally sensitive education to clients on HIV and STI transmission, prevention strategies, and available treatment options. * Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and conflict mediation as needed. * Perform opening and closing duties as necessary, including setting up cots, preparing food, and more * Maintain the cleanliness of the drop-in by engaging in daily team cleaning and organization, including washing dishes, wiping down tables, doing drop-in laundry, organizing supplies, and more * Documentation & Compliance * Maintain accurate, timely case notes and data in compliance with agency and funder requirements. * Track youth outcomes and progress toward service goals. * Engage in regular training for various databases used at the drop-in * Work with Assistant Program Director to perform quarterly data quality control in EMR database Education and Experience * Bachelors Degree * Experience with behavior management systems, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and providing individual, group and/or family therapy * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Knowledge of Department of Children and Families and other local child and family advocate agencies * Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
    $31k-38k yearly est. 24d ago
  • Case Manager (BA) - PACT

    Eliot Community Human Services 4.1company rating

    Case manager job at Eliot Community Human Services Inc

    Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include: * Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays * Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans * Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match * Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources * Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance * Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development Eliot is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) division. Eliot's Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence based model providing treatment, rehabilitation and support for adults with mental illness. This multidisciplinary team provides all inclusive behavioral health treatment and support in the community. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to improving the lives of adults with mental health challenges and possess the interpersonal skills needed to build meaningful relationships with both the individuals we serve and members of the PACT team. Services are predominantly community based, including at consumers' homes, medical facilities, & other locations. Responsibilities: * Deliver case management services as part of a multidisciplinary team, acting as primary case manager in alignment with Eliot policies and PACT standards * Collaborate with clients to develop individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing clinical interventions * Conduct timely assessments to evaluate client functioning, strengths, and needs as assigned by clinical leadership * Build therapeutic relationships to support client engagement, recovery, and goal achievement * Participate in rotating on-call coverage and evening shifts, offering crisis support and problem-solving interventions as needed Qualifications: * Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field * Experience working with adults with severe mental illness * Valid Massachusetts drivers license Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm with rotating evening shifts Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase Annual Salary $48,000-$48,000 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.
    $48k-48k yearly 22d ago
  • Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)

    Vinfen 4.2company rating

    Boston, MA jobs

    The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. SIGN ON BONUS: $2K Responsibilities The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: • Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change. • Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside. • Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work. • Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness. • Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate. • Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups. • Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS. • Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS. • Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions. • Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services. • Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS. • Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS. • Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psychoeducational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention. • Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role-specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning. • Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader. • Perform other related duties, as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: • Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice • Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment • Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS • Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies • Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques • Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty. • Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services • Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS • Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS • Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems • Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS • Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions • Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services • Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices • Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques • Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills • Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues About Vinfen Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit ********************** My Vinfen. My Community. My Job. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Job Requirements: • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required. • Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred. • Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS. • Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.00 /Yr.
    $57.5k-65.8k yearly Auto-Apply 44d ago
  • Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)

    Vinfen 4.2company rating

    Massachusetts jobs

    The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. SIGN ON BONUS: $3K Responsibilities The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: • Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change. • Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside. • Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work. • Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness. • Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate. • Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups. • Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS. • Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS. • Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions. • Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services. • Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS. • Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS. • Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psychoeducational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention. • Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role-specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning. • Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader. • Perform other related duties, as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: • Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice • Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment • Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS • Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies • Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques • Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty. • Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services • Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS • Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS • Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems • Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS • Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions • Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services • Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices • Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques • Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills • Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues About Vinfen Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit *********************** My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Job Requirements: • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required. • Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred. • Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS. • Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
    $57.5k-65.8k yearly Auto-Apply 8d ago
  • Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)

    Vinfen 4.2company rating

    Massachusetts jobs

    Overview Summary:The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served(PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how theuse of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members onsubstance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. SIGN ON BONUS: $2K Responsibilities Job Duties and Responsibilities: The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change. Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside. Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths based approaches and skills training techniques in the work. Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan(WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate. Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups. Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS. Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS. Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Performevidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions. Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services. Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS. Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS. Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psychoeducational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention. Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning. Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader. Perform other related duties, as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty. Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to performinterventions for substance misuse/addiction services Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues Ability to make independent judgments and decisions Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment Knowledge of documentation standards About Vinfen Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance! Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!) Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year 11 Paid Holidays 10 Sick Days per year 3 Personal Days per year Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more! About Us: Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit *********************** My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Typical Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required. Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS. Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using apersonal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe drivingrecord which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time ofemployment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's licensefor at least one year and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PSwith tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability tobend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
    $57.5k-65.8k yearly Auto-Apply 28d ago
  • Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)

    Vinfen 4.2company rating

    Haverhill, MA jobs

    Overview The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served(PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how theuse of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members onsubstance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. SIGN ON BONUS: $2K Responsibilities Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change. Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside. Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths based approaches and skills training techniques in the work. Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate. Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups. Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS. Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS. Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty. Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues About Vinfen Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance! Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!) Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year 11 Paid Holidays 10 Sick Days per year 3 Personal Days per year Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more! About Us: Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit *********************** My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC 1) in Massachusetts preferred; CADC or LADC series credentials required Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred. Strong organization, collaboration and communication skills Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices, knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values, principles and modalities Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions. Must be at least 21 years of age and have held a valid US drivers license for a minimum of one year. This position requires the use a person vehicle to use in the course of daily and all candidates must be willing to provide transportation to persons served in their vehicle. Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of hire and MAP certified within 90 days of hire. Must be able to pass a CORI, employment reference, driving record and educational/licensure check. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using apersonal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe drivingrecord which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time ofemployment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's licensefor at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PSwith tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability tobend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
    $57.5k-65.8k yearly Auto-Apply 44d ago
  • Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)

    Vinfen 4.2company rating

    Haverhill, MA jobs

    The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. Responsibilities The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: • Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change. • Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside. • Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work. • Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness. • Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate. • Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups. • Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS. • Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS. • Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions. • Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services. • Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS. • Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS. • Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psycho-educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention. • Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning. • Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader. • Perform other related duties, as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: • Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice • Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment • Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS • Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies • Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques • Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty. • Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services • Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS • Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS • Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems • Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS • Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions • Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services • Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices • Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques • Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills • Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues • Ability to make independent judgments and decisions • Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity • Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment • Knowledge of documentation standards About Vinfen Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit *********************** My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Typical Requirements: • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required. • Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred. • Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS. •Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 90 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
    $57.5k-65.8k yearly Auto-Apply 6d ago
  • Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)

    Vinfen 4.2company rating

    Haverhill, MA jobs

    The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. Responsibilities The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: • Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change. • Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside. • Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work. • Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness. • Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate. • Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups. • Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS. • Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS. • Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions. • Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services. • Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS. • Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS. • Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psycho educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention. • Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning. • Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader. • Perform other related duties, as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: • Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice • Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment • Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS • Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies • Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques • Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty. • Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services • Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS • Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS • Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems • Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS • Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions • Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services • Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices • Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques • Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills • Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues About Vinfen Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit *********************** My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Typical Requirements: • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required. • Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred. • Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS. • Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PSwith tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
    $57.5k-65.8k yearly Auto-Apply 22d ago
  • Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)

    Vinfen 4.2company rating

    Somerville, MA jobs

    The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. Responsibilities The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: • Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change. • Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside. • Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strength-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work. • Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness. • Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate. • Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups. • Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS. • Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS. • Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions. • Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services. • Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS. • Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS. • Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psycho-educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention. • Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning. • Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader. • Perform other related duties, as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: • Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice • Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment • Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS • Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies • Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques • Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty. • Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services • Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS • Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS • Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems • Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS • Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions • Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services • Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices • Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques • Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills • Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues • Ability to make independent judgments and decisions • Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity • Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment • Knowledge of documentation standards About Vinfen Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit *********************** My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Typical Requirements: • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required. • Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred. • Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS. • Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 90 days of hire
    $37k-49k yearly est. Auto-Apply 16d ago
  • Family Clinician-Family Resource Center-Eligible for an Up To $5000 Bonus

    The Home for Little Wanderers 4.0company rating

    Chelsea, MA jobs

    is eligible for an up to $5000 bonus! The Home for Little Wanderers operates The Harbor Area Family Resource Center serving Suffolk County, which is part of a state-wide network of Family Resource Centers. Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide services to strengthen families by connecting them to resources within their own communities and offers innovative programming. The Home is seeking a Clinician to provide case management services. How You'll Be Making a Difference * Perform trauma-informed initial assessments and evaluations of new clients and families. Identify resource needs and barriers to access. Collaborate with client(s) to develop case management plan. * Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationships/services that support children and family growth. Act as an advocate for families; educate parents on advocating for themselves and their children. * Provide appropriate follow-up and case management, including completion of Family Support Plans. * Create and facilitate groups for youth and families, including parenting groups. * Supervise and instruct Master of Social Work (MSW) interns. Develop appropriate programming and learning opportunities for MSW interns. Supervise other interns as needed. * Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Attend required staff meetings and case conferences. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. * Submit reports and documentation in a timely manner. * Attend in-service trainings and outside seminars to enhance and develop relevant skills. Qualifications * Master's degree in social work * Currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts * Current certification for Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments, OR willingness to complete certification immediately upon hire * Three years plus of human services experience * Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications * Strongly preferred bilingual Spanish skills What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement * 403(b) Retirement Plan * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions. Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
    $37k-54k yearly est. 34d ago

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