Case Coordinator - CARES School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health • Fitchburg, MA

13d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in working for a human services agency where the sky is the limit for growth potential? Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! The pay for this position starts at $20.06/hour, with additional compensation added for higher education and/or years of relevant experience up to $23.37/hour. This position is located in Fitchburg, MA. Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4pm $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Devereux - Massachusetts serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Devereux CARES (Center for Autism Research and Education Services) School in Fitchburg, MA is a small private special education school that supports students ages 8- 22 with Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and social skills deficits. Our primary goal is to teach functional and pro-social skills that can be easily generalized to the student’s community and home. There is a strong emphasis on functional communication and skill acquisition using Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support. At The CARES School, students learn academic, social, daily living, and independent living skills, as well as community and vocational skill development. As a Case Coordinator, you will: Work closely with the Prinicpal and the Clinician to provide case management services as a liaison between center, families, agencies, social workers, lawyers and other involved parties. Will complete QI responsibilities for programs as well as gather clinical information and complete documentation as assigned. Serve as a member of individual treatment teams, program milieu team, and QI team. Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment. Engage with youth in a meaningful and positive manner, teaching and prompting appropriate behaviors, and providing positive reinforcement for the same. Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports. Being a Case Coordinator at Devereux has its advantages! You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, help build their strengths, and truly make a contribution to improving their lives, as well as: A fun, fast paced, and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field. Being part of an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you! The ability to have influence in our kid's treatment plans. The opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills. Learn more about Devereux Massachusetts: Full-time benefits include but are not limited to: 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed $200,000 Blue Cross Health Insurance plans Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND, the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered, up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate, and student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200/year , among other benefits! Learn more about ASCEND:

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology or Social Work, or other related field is preferred
• Minimum one year experience working with children/adolescents with mental health disabilities or graduate study in counseling, casework, social work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Prinicpal and the Clinician to provide case management services as a liaison between center, families, agencies, social workers, lawyers and other involved parties.
• Will complete QI responsibilities for programs as well as gather clinical information and complete documentation as assigned.
• Serve as a member of individual treatment teams, program milieu team, and QI team.
• Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
• Engage with youth in a meaningful and positive manner, teaching and prompting appropriate behaviors, and providing positive reinforcement for the same.
• Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

Benefits

• 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed $200,000
• Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
• Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
• Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
• Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
• Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program!
• 100% of tuition covered, up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate, and student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200/year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees