Student Support Case Worker - #1409387

The Student Support Caseworker position is designed to provide intensive

case management through the utilization of an array of evidence-based,

culturally competent, person-centered, and family centered services,

individual mentoring, psychoeducational programming, care coordination,

and other family support. This position is a full-time, 40 hour/week

position that is embedded in one of New Bedford?s three public middle

schools. The person holding this position reports directly to the ASPIRE

Program Director and is supported by a bachelor?s level caseworker. \$1

per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape

Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

Qualifications: ? A minimum of a Master?s level degree in Counseling,

Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required along with

experience working directly with youth, families, and substance use

issues ? In addition, the ability to work with culturally diverse

populations Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are not

meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency?s

needs. ? Provide a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for our

clients and families ? Work in collaboration with team members, clients,

and families to implement person-centered and family-centered,

recovery-oriented, evidence-based and trauma-informed care ? Perform

intake interviews, needs assessments, and individual service planning ?

Provide psychoeducation and advocacy as appropriate ? Conduct case

management meetings regularly with parents/caregivers and other

stakeholders to discuss progress toward client-centered goals and to

modify individual service plans as needed ? Maintain proper and complete

documentation of meetings, releases, communication, referrals, and other

paperwork ? Provide advocacy on behalf of the youth and their family ?

Design and implement individualized youth development strategies to

ensure that recommended support services are provided in a logical,

timely, and effective manner ? Develop and maintain mutually respectful

long-term relationships with families ? Identify resources in

partnership with youth and families, establishing a referral system

among community agencies and resources, and supporting youth and

families in accessing these resources ? Prepare and submit monthly and

quarterly data ? Conduct community outreach by planning and executing

social and educational events and outings ? Visit the homes of

participating families as appropriate ? Coordinate with the school to

ensure educational requirements are being met ? Utilize evidence-based

interventions, including motivational interviewing skills to empower

clients and families with improving their overall health and wellness ?

Monitor and track appropriate outcome measures ? Maintain case record

expectations as required by the agency, funding sources, and

accreditation authorities