Caseworker

CHD Careers•Springfield, MA

21h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Caseworker to join our Diversion, Shelter and Housing (DSH) program working at our Shelter in Holyoke, MA. This case worker will be working with people who are experiencing homelessness/living outside to connect them with resources and find shelter and/or housing for them. The Caseworker will provide triage case work and outreach. Your role as a Caseworker: The Caseworker is a paraprofessional who actively supports the philosophy of the agency and maintains a high level of commitment to participants served. The Caseworker provides a supportive relationship with clients in need of services that address needs regarding mental health, substance use, and housing and facilitates their living independently in the community.

Requirements

Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferred
Substance abuse and mental health experience preferred
Multiple years of experience in case management and social services preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Required valid Massachusetts driver’s license with ability to pass background driving record check
Required vehicle readily available on site and throughout all work hours
Approved criminal background check (CORI)
The Individual Caseworker should actively support the philosophy of the agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program participants and staff
Personality traits should include: Supportive and receptive personality
High energy and/or a demonstrated ability to engage families with voluntary services
Philosophical commitment to the concept of human potential
Goal orientation and the ability to construct thoughtful service plans in partnership with families
Assertive and confident
Performs well under stress and in the event of crisis
Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member
Able to uphold professional boundaries

Nice To Haves

Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution
Substance abuse and mental health experience
Multiple years of experience in case management and social services

Responsibilities

connect people who are experiencing homelessness/living outside with resources
find shelter and/or housing for people who are experiencing homelessness/living outside
provide triage case work and outreach
actively supports the philosophy of the agency and maintains a high level of commitment to participants served
provides a supportive relationship with clients in need of services that address needs regarding mental health, substance use, and housing and facilitates their living independently in the community