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The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking qualified professionals for the position of Human Services Coordinator to promote services that are clinically appropriate, least restrictive and delivered close to home. The services are designed to be strength-based, recovery-oriented and culturally/linguistically competent.
The selected candidate advocates for client’s services and planning activities with all community providers, agencies, families, court systems, employers and significant others in order to ensure that client’s needs and wishes are recognized and respected. The Case Manager carries a caseload of assigned clients and helps clients locate and maintain housing, benefits/entitlements, healthcare providers, vocational services, DMH contracted community supports, socialization and community engagement opportunities and transportation to support a client’s recovery goals and successful tenure in the community.
Please Note: This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position and the incumbent will work a schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.
Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
DMH Mission Statement:
The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.
Pre-Offer Process
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1 (800) 510-4122, Option 4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Applicants must have (A) at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in human services work or social work or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
Based on assignment, travel may be required. Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
Comprehensive Benefits
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,609.00 - $85,513.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, MA 01105
Full Time
$72k-86k (estimate)
04/18/2024
08/14/2024