
Brien Center
P.O. Box 4219
Pittsfield,
MA
01202
Phone:413-499-0412
Fax:413-448-2198
Website: briencenter.org
Company Description:The Brien Center is Berkshire County’s largest provider of behavioral health and addiction services. We employ over 450 dedicated, compassionate people who work at 26 locations county-wide, in roles including residential and nursing staff, case managers, therapeutic mentors and psychotherapists. Our impact is experienced and appreciated by over 10,000 individuals – including 4,000 children – whose lives are saved, whose illnesses are successfully treated, and who continue on as successful members of our community. We are proud of our comprehensive programs and services for highly-complex problems, and continue to hear from clients, years later, that their lives and families remain intact because of our care.
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| Outreach Case Manager/Direct Care Specialist |
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$25.45 - $25.46 Per Hour | Pittsfield
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Full Time | Human Services |
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Description: | **Bachelor's Degree results on higher wage** - Position is first shift, weekdays!
Essential Job Functions I. Direct Care: - Case management of assigned caseload
- Coordination and collaboration with youths, families, residential treatment providers, clinicians and other providers regarding treatment plan development, strategies for intervention and implementation
- Implement treatment plan and treatment strategies
- Outreach to child/family/collateral/clinical/residential contacts that comprise the youth’s team, i.e. school, court, home, residential programs and other community agencies, etc.
- Encourage and assist youths with enhancing natural supports and developing community connections
- Supervise youths in after school programs, extra curricular and other community based activities as needed
- Assist youths in attending treatment and services at the Brien Center and other relevant agencies as stated in youth’s treatment plan
- Participate in treatment meetings for youths on assigned caseload
- Advocate for youths and youth’s voice and choice
- Provide transportation to family visits, meetings, appointments, activities, etc. to facilitate implementation of treatment plan
II. Administrative Duties: - Complete all paperwork in a timely manner
- Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings
- Update supervisor on collateral contacts on a regular basis
- Complete all tasks assigned which impact the organized functioning of the program
Qualifications
- High School or equivalency required; Bachelor’s in human services-related field strongly preferred
- 2 years experience working in case-management and/or with children/adolescents and families required
- Knowledge of WRAP curriculum preferred
- CPR, First Aid and MAP Certified, or obtain CPR, First Aid and MAP certification within first 3 months of employment
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