Summary: Provide individual and group counseling, case management services, and program activities for the program's clients.
Why Work for SMOC?
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Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
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Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
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Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
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403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
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Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
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Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Provide individual and group counseling to assigned clients; collaborate with Clinical Supervisor as needed.
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Establish a treatment plan for each individual.
- Provide related information and referrals to community-based resources including Fuel Assistance, Food Stamps, food pantries, and other services that can assist the client in the maintenance of sustainable housing.
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Coordinate all services required by the treatment plan.
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Ensure clients comply with program guidelines and complete assigned daily chores.
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Maintain complete and accurate client files and records; complete all required paperwork accurately and timely.
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Work collaboratively with other SMOC staff on housing and employment search and stability as indicated in the treatment plan.
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Maintain weekly contact and reassess, evaluate and document adherence to the treatment plan regularly.
- Support clients in their continued economic development planning.
- Provide monthly communication where necessary and mediate any conflict. Advocate in Housing Court.
- Maintain up to date case notes, telephone contact log and referrals to community-based services. Enter all client data into the required database(s) daily.
- Participate as a member of the Case Management team, attend all team meetings.
- Conduct groups and workshops related to the clients' needs as appropriate.
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Assist clients in arranging appointments and transportation.
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Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
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Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
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Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
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Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies & procedures.
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Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
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This role requires working with female clients. Due to privacy and safety requirements this position is designated as female only.
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Minimum of one year experience in Human Services or related field.
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Certification or license in substance abuse counseling (CADAC or LADAC) or at minimum enrolled in a certificate program.
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If applicable, a minimum of 3 years continuous sobriety.
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Minimum one year assessment, advocacy and case management skills.
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Sensitivity to low-income people of diverse backgrounds; excellent listening skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and meet insurance standards.
Organizational Relationship:
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Directly reports to Clinical Supervisor and Program Director.
- Direct reports for this position are none
Physical Requirement:
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Ability to drive a vehicle
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Must be able to ascend/descend stairs in residences
Working Conditions: Some travel via employee’s personal vehicle is required. A successful background check is required. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM. Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
35 Hours per week.