Old Colony YMCA
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Outreach Caseworker
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Old Colony YMCA .
Job Description
The Old Colony Y Intensive Home based Therapeutic Care Program is seeking energetic and flexible outreach staff who have a passion to make a difference for children and families in southeastern Massachusetts communities.
The Outreach Caseworker will be part of the Intensive Home Based team, working with an assigned caseload of youth and families referred by the Department of Mental Health. They will be comfortable working both independently and collaborating with the team in supporting youth experiencing mental health needs that impact their home and community relationships.
This role involves various treatment-oriented services, family engagement, advocacy, life skills coaching, and connecting youth and families to local community resources. The position also includes crisis interventions to support families, participation in family team meetings, care coordination, treatment documentation, and group staff development meetings.
Old Colony Y offers competitive salary, training and development, tuition reimbursement, discounts on childcare, free fitness membership, medical and dental benefits, and a retirement plan.
Responsibilities
Provide treatment-oriented services to youth and families.
Engage families and advocate for their needs.
Coach life skills and facilitate connections to community resources.
Conduct crisis interventions and support families as needed.
Participate in family team meetings and care coordination.
Document treatment and complete related data entry.
Attend group staff development meetings and collaborate with the therapeutic team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, and at least 1 year of direct care experience; or currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Human Services with extensive experience working with individuals or families experiencing mental illness.
Valid driver's license, with registered and insured automobile; must be at least 21 years of age and able to drive daily to transport youth in the community, attend youth treatment meetings, and conduct home visits.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills for treatment documentation and data entry.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends.
Capable of working independently and performing the majority of work tasks in the community (homes, schools, hospitals, respite, and other out-of-home placements for assigned youth cases).
Capable of working collaboratively as part of a therapeutic team, providing weekly communication with Clinical Care Coordinator to deliver supportive family engagement services and assist youth and family with treatment plan goals.
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Outreach Caseworker
role at
Old Colony YMCA .
Job Description
The Old Colony Y Intensive Home based Therapeutic Care Program is seeking energetic and flexible outreach staff who have a passion to make a difference for children and families in southeastern Massachusetts communities.
The Outreach Caseworker will be part of the Intensive Home Based team, working with an assigned caseload of youth and families referred by the Department of Mental Health. They will be comfortable working both independently and collaborating with the team in supporting youth experiencing mental health needs that impact their home and community relationships.
This role involves various treatment-oriented services, family engagement, advocacy, life skills coaching, and connecting youth and families to local community resources. The position also includes crisis interventions to support families, participation in family team meetings, care coordination, treatment documentation, and group staff development meetings.
Old Colony Y offers competitive salary, training and development, tuition reimbursement, discounts on childcare, free fitness membership, medical and dental benefits, and a retirement plan.
Responsibilities
Provide treatment-oriented services to youth and families.
Engage families and advocate for their needs.
Coach life skills and facilitate connections to community resources.
Conduct crisis interventions and support families as needed.
Participate in family team meetings and care coordination.
Document treatment and complete related data entry.
Attend group staff development meetings and collaborate with the therapeutic team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, and at least 1 year of direct care experience; or currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Human Services with extensive experience working with individuals or families experiencing mental illness.
Valid driver's license, with registered and insured automobile; must be at least 21 years of age and able to drive daily to transport youth in the community, attend youth treatment meetings, and conduct home visits.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills for treatment documentation and data entry.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends.
Capable of working independently and performing the majority of work tasks in the community (homes, schools, hospitals, respite, and other out-of-home placements for assigned youth cases).
Capable of working collaboratively as part of a therapeutic team, providing weekly communication with Clinical Care Coordinator to deliver supportive family engagement services and assist youth and family with treatment plan goals.
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