Student Support Case Worker
$42,640–$50,440 year
On-siteFall River, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate recreational activities, visit client homes, and provide tutoring to support youth and families in Fall River, MA. Collaborate with senior case managers, parents, and community stakeholders to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed care plans and modify service goals. Maintain comprehensive documentation of meetings, referrals, and outcome measures while advocating for clients and identifying local resources. Assist in planning social events and ensure educational requirements are met through partnerships with schools. Utilize motivational interviewing skills to empower families and monitor progress toward individualized development strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's level degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- Experience working directly with youth, families, and substance use issues
- Ability to work with culturally diverse populations
- Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
- Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
- Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
- Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
- Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
- Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy
- Must be available for travel to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings
Desired Qualifications
- Language skills in Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, or ASL
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