Caseworker, Social Work

Diversion, Shelter and Housing Programs
Springfield, MA 01108, USA

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Caseworker to join our Diversion, Shelter and Housing (DSH) program. This case worker will be working with people who have been homeless or unhoused.

Your role as a Caseworker:

The Caseworker will be part of our Rapid Supported Housing team which is a 23-bed housing program for those who have been homeless or unhoused. Using a Housing First, harm-reductive, and trauma-informed approach, the program aims to meet the individual where they are, support and stabilize, and graduate to more independent living.

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)

SUCCESS FACTORS:

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

Schedule: This is a full-time position, candidates will work an 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm.

Pay rate is $21.53/hr take advantage of our phenomenal benefits package that includes,

• Dental, Health and Life insurance.
• Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a way:

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. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

Bachelors or better.

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