Outreach Caseworker, Methuen, MA

Key Program, Inc.•Methuen, MA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Key Program, Inc is currently seeking an Outreach Caseworker to work with adolescents and their families who are involved with MA Department of Children & Families (DCF) and who live in the Northeast MA and Southern NH areas. The Outreach Caseworker is directly responsible for overseeing and executing services for clients and families who are referred by DCF. The Key Program supports children, families, and emerging adults through trauma-informed, culturally grounded services that strengthen resilience, foster belonging, deepen community connections, and build a foundation for lasting well-being. Key works in conjunction with the MA DCF, RI DCYF and NH DCYF and is an agency provider of community-based services, residential treatment programming, and outpatient mental/behavioral health services. Key is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and committed to hiring employees that reflect the diverse communities that we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral origin, or veteran status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field (i.e. psychology, sociology, criminal justice, human development, human services, etc.)
Minimum of one year experience (Direct Care, Human Services, Internship)
Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid state driver’s license and must have a legally registered and insured car for work use

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supportive client relationships emphasizing client accountability and attainment of client treatment goals
Provide advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family/foster family intervention
Facilitate individual client and/or family/foster family counseling, mediation, and support and group counseling sessions
Coordinate clinical services with clinic staff
Locates, evaluates and utilizes community resources for clients and families
Participates on community recreational activities with individual clients or in groups
Provides intensive community tracking services
Establishes aftercare plans and develops community resources for terminating clients/families
Completes case documentation (assessments, daily treatment notes, reports, etc.) professionally and timely