Outreach Wkr-DCF

Key Responsibilities

• Offers structured one-to-one strength-based and resiliency building activities to the identified child or youth.
• Serves in natural community-based settings.
• Teaches social skills, anger management, and other related skills to youth.
• Provides transportation as needed to address care coordination and treatment needs.
• Supports family in accessing crisis intervention services as needed.
• Closely collaborates with program clinical staff to ensure excellent coordination of care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and works with all behavioral health providers involved with the child in order to support the goals of the service.
• Coaches and supports the youth in expressing him/herself in these planning meetings.
• Provides daily documentation of interactions with the identified individual served specific to the goal area identified in the treatment plan.

Requirements

• A high school diploma required.
• A bachelor’s degree in the human service field, or five years of related experience working with children and families required.
• Individuals with lived experience in supporting a family member with mental illness or disabilities, or with personal lived experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and implement strategies to facilitate achievement of agreed upon goals.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for all working hours required.
• Willingness and ability to work with client populations from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources and how to help clients access them.
• Ability to provide community-based service.

Qualifications

Mission-Driven Work: Direct, positive impact on the lives of youth and families in your community.

Collaboration: Dynamic, supportive environment with a passionate team dedicated to growth and improvement.

Opportunities for Growth: Room for professional development and career advancement.

Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, and more to ensure you can take care of yourself while you take care of others.

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off, and more to ensure you can take care of yourself while you take care of others.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply for Job' below or send your resume to Jennifer.Cuffy-Ramos@bhninc.org visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.