Stabilization Caseworker

Overview

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Stabilization Caseworker to join the Diversion, Shelter and Housing (DSH) division.

Location: Division Shelter Housing, 184 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108, USA

Position: Stabilization Caseworker

Role
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Responsible for supporting families recently placed in permanent housing to maintain tenancy stability, while addressing mental health, substance use, and other collateral issues, and ensuring compliance with HomeBASE regulations and program guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist families recently placed in permanent housing to maintain the stability of their tenancies.
• Provide a supportive relationship to clients needing services addressing mental health, substance use, and other collateral issues.
• Work with families and staff to assure compliance with HomeBASE regulations and program guidelines.
• Actively support the philosophy of the agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program consumers and staff.

Requirements

• Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring populations preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
• Approved criminal background check (CORI)

Success Factors

• Cheerful, outgoing personality
• High energy level
• Philosophical commitment to the concept of human potential
• Supportive and goal oriented
• Assertive and confident
• Performs well under stress and in crisis
• Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member
• Able to separate personal values from consumer issues
• Able to uphold professional boundaries

Compensation and Benefits

Pay rate is $21.00/hr. and includes a comprehensive benefits package with dental, health and life insurance, paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays.

About CHD

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high-quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. CHD celebrates differences; inclusion is practiced daily. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD reflects the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.