Case Worker - Home Care jobs in Massachusetts

The Child and Family Services (CFS) Case Worker provides clinical case management, to families and children in a multi-cultural setting. The Case Worker provides outreach, intensive case management, and direct service in coordination and cooperation with systems including school personnel and educational teams, DCF workers, therapists, lawyers and court personnel, the general public and intra-agency collaterals. The CFS Case Worker is the primary advocate for the child and initiates creative approaches to service delivery and activity that will help the child achieve their potential working toward connection with a permanent resource and long term life plan.

About the Company

Ascentria Care Alliance employees and volunteers take pride in the impact they have on the people they serve. It’s more than just a job, it’s an opportunity our employees have to care for and share in the lives of people who greatly need and appreciate their presence. Ascentria Care Alliance focuses on every child, elder, disabled person, refugee, endangered teen or teenage mom in order to build stronger communities one person at a time.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops and completes assessments, service and treatment plans, progress notes and any other necessary documentation including court reports or letters to the court in a timely manner.
• Creates a trusting and safe relationship with the client and encourages personal growth of the client
• Provides counseling, coaching and life skills trainings such as PAYA education modules as well as mediation with families
• Advocates for client’s needs as needed.
• Assures that families receive support and supervision for their work with the child.
• Coordinates, conducts and participates in treatment meetings and foster care reviews; and ensures that all community stakeholders are in attendance

Hours:

Sunday 9-5

Monday 1-9

Tuesday1-9

Wednesday 9-5

Thursday 9-5

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field required
• One (1) to three (3) year(s) experience working with children and families required
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred with the ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English
• Valid Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance and positive driving record to transport minors in own vehicle if needed required
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, and email competence required
• Significant experience working with children with social/emotional/physical problems preferred
• Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, program and agency regulations preferred

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA and dependent care account
• 3 Weeks PTO and 9 Holidays!
• Tuition Assistance
• And many more!

Ascentria Care Alliance celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any other legally-protected category. Candidates who identify as BIPOC, multilingual or have lived experience with immigration or human services are encouraged to apply.