Duties: New North Citizens’ Council, Inc. (NNCC) is a community-based agency, which provides innovative home visiting services to youth and families who are consumers of DCF services.  The Promoting Adolescent Strengths (PAS)/Skills Builders Family Based Services (FBS) Case Manager conducts home and school visits in partnership with DCF and Family Networks social workers.

Specific Job Duties:

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) and Bi-Cultural required. 

• Receive referrals from DCF of youth experiencing difficulties in their social environment.
• Develop intervention plans in collaboration with DCF.
• Visit youth and their families twice per week to provide case management, advocacy, and direct services. Participate in active supervision, utilization reviews, clinical conferences and family meetings.
• Maintain web-based, computer records and written documentation.
• Drive throughout Hampden County for the purposes of home visits in a properly insured vehicle, climb stairs, walk moderate distances.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in human services or a related field.
• Strong commitment to youth and families.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work preferred.
• Experience in working with youth and families.
• Experience with computers.

Comments:

This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level social worker interested in adolescents involved in the protective service system.

Generous Benefit Package!

Karmen Morales