The Outreach Caseworker oversees various cases daily in Waterbury county, providing case management for unsheltered individuals seeking housing. The role involves offering a flexible range of supportive services to assist individuals with mental illness, substance use problems, and co-occurring disorders in achieving independent community living.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is required, while a Bachelor's degree and experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring populations are preferred. Candidates must also possess a reliable, insured vehicle and pass criminal background and driving record checks.
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Job description
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking an Outreach Caseworker to join our Residential Supports Program (RSP) in Waterbury, CT. The Outreach Caseworker oversees a variety of cases through different venues on a daily basis in Waterbury county and provides case management for unsheltered individuals seeking housing.
The RSP Outreach Caseworker is a support specialist who actively supports the philosophy of the agency and maintains a high level of commitment to program consumers.
The Outreach Caseworker provides a supportive relationship to clients in need of daily services.
The goal is to provide a flexible range of supportive services that assist individuals with mental illness, substance use problems and co-occurring disorders to live in the community as independently as possible.
The services we provide are recovery oriented, culturally sensitive to the needs of the individuals we serve, their families and the community at large within an overall managed system of care.
Together we address needs regarding mental health, substance use, and housing and facilitate independent living in the community.
Requirements
Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
Approved criminal background check (CORI)
Success factors
The Unsheltered Outreach Caseworker should actively support the philosophy of the Agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program consumers and staff. Personality traits should include:
Cheerful, out-going personality
High energy level; self initiating
Philosophical commitment to the concept of human potential
Directive and goal oriented
Assertive and confident
Performs well under stress and in the event of crisis
Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member
Demonstrates patience, caring, and compassion
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vacation Time
Ability to set limits
Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member and with supervisor
Organized, Motivated, Dependable
Flexible (i.e. adjusting hours to meet consumer & program needs, being trained in new techniques and strategies, etc.)
Schedule
1st shift, 8
30am-4:30pm.
Days On: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Days
Off: Sunday, Monday
Take advantage of a competitive compensation package starting at $20.00/hr. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
At center for human development (Chd) care finds a way
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
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