What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Worker - Community Supports Program position at North Suffolk Community Services Inc?
NSCS is looking for Outreach Workers to join our Community Supports Program! The Outreach Worker provides intensive case management services to adults and children with mental health and substance abuse issues who are considered to be at risk in the community. Services may include coordination of treatment, outreach and advocacy, assistance with basic needs, skill building and facilitating linkage to other community based and natural support systems.The person in this position meets with clients in the community, some remote work to complete documentation is offered, and in person team meetings are required. We are offering a $5,000 language differential for this position (Bilingual Spanish)Full-time position 36 hours Monday - Friday. What You’ll Do:Establish and maintain relationships with clients, providing contact and support.Act as a liaison between service providers, community and the client while providing comprehensive initial assessment of need areas for all clients referred.Conduct risk assessment with each client and formulate a crisis plan.Assist individuals in scheduling and attending medical appointments, as well as accessing outpatient mental health treatment.Assist individuals with official correspondence pertaining to insurance eligibility, social security and other entitlement programsHelp the client identify and access appropriate resources to support the client’s recovery.What You’ll Need:Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field behavioral health field ORTwo years of relevant work experience, OR Lived experience of homelessness, behavioral health conditions and/or justice involvement.Experience: Previous outreach experience with populations with mental illness and/or substance abuse strongly preferred.Skills: Must possess a valid Mass driver’s license and reliable transportation. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply! Please note bilingual ability on resume.Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per yearEligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programHealth & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contributionEmployer Paid Life Insurance403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matchingVoluntary Short and Long Term Disability InsuranceMedical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsAccess to Credit Union BankingAccess to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)Employee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted Movie TicketsComprehensive Training ProgramInternal Advancement Opportunities
Salary : $50,000