Ready Caseworker - Brockton, United States - Old Colony YMCA

Old Colony YMCA

Verified Company

Brockton, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The primary role of the READY Caseworker is to engage eligible youth and their families in prevention and intervention strategies to reduce their substance use, reduce delinquency as measured by re-arrests, improve school performance and attendance, increase job readiness and employment, and develop collaborative working relationships between community agencies and social supports by delivering enhanced case management services.

Program services include but are not limited to:

increased support around education and employment, enhanced family services, expanded network of social support, out of school activities, one to one mentoring, customized behavioral incentives, and advocacy within DYS regarding the correlation between substance use and delinquent behavior.

The READY Caseworker is to report directly to the Contract Manager for policies and employment expectations as well as meeting DYS Contract expectations.

The READY Caseworker will be primarily sited at a District Office and will also be responsible for working with the DYS Caseworker, clients, and the local communities associated with the office.

The READY Caseworker will work with three District Offices:
Brockton, Randolph, and Taunton.

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of two years of experience directly relevant to the position responsibilities described above, preferably in the juvenile justice, child welfare, behavioral health/substance use or demonstrably related field(s).
Ability to drive car up to 8 hours per day and a valid driver's license and eligible driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and collateral resources in person and by phone.
Daily attendance and scheduling flexibility to include working nights and weekends.
Ability to facilitate a variety of groups.
Ability to use a computer and good organizational skills.

Requirements:

Program services include but are not limited to:

The READY Caseworker is to report directly to the Contract Manager for policies and employment expectations as well as meeting DYS Contract expectations.

The READY Caseworker will be primarily sited at a District Office and will also be responsible for working with the DYS Caseworker, clients, and the local communities associated with the office.

The READY Caseworker will work with three District Offices:
Brockton, Randolph, and Taunton.

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of two years of experience directly relevant to the position responsibilities described above, preferably in the juvenile justice, child welfare, behavioral health/substance use or demonstrably related field(s).
Ability to drive car up to 8 hours per day and a valid driver's license and eligible driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and collateral resources in person and by phone.
Daily attendance and scheduling flexibility to include working nights and weekends.
Ability to facilitate a variety of groups.
Ability to use a computer and good organizational skills.