Human Services Clinician - Chelsea Family Resource Center-Bonus Eligible

Company: The Home for Little Wanderers
Location: Chelsea
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionThis position is eligible for an up to $1500 sign-on bonus!
The Home for Little Wanderers operates The Chelsea-Suffolk County Family Resource, 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

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• 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.
  
  
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  • Conduct Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) prevention assessments and provide appropriate follow-up and case management, including completion of Family Support Plan and modified CANS.
    
  • Create and facilitate groups for youth and families, including parenting groups
    
    
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    • 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
      
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      • 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 of human services experience
        
      • Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications
        
      • Preferred- knowledge of a second language such as Spanish or Haitian Creole
        
        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.
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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