Center for Human Development, CHD, is currently seeking a Caseworker to join Foster Care Program in West Springfield, MA!

Your role as a Caseworker:

Provide casework to foster children and foster families to children 0-18, involved with DCF
Have knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma treatment models and behavioral interventions
Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations and to demonstrate client-advocacy skills and can establish positive working relationships with community resources and funding sources
Creating and updating treatment plans, discharge summaries and transition plans for youth
Strong flexibility skills for working in a program where change is dynamic and fluid
Commitment to working in a team model and a willingness to share multiple roles within the team

Requirements:

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or LSWA, LSW required
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy for others, demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs
Must have good writing and communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license; a willingness to occasionally transport program participants in own vehicle

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with on-call componenet

Take advantage of a competitive hourly rate of $25/hour 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.

CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!

If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Center for Human Development, Inc. (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. With over 70 programs and services, CHD is Western Massachusetts’ largest and most successful social service organization, delivering a broad array of critical services with proven effectiveness, integrity and compassion. CHD has been helping people build strong, productive relationships since 1972. Each year, our community based social service and behavioral health programs reach over 18,000 people in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We currently employ more than 1,400 professionals across all of our locations. Working in local communities, and partnering with local agencies, we provide focused, personalized services that promote real and lasting change. CHD is driven by a focus on excellence and a spirit of innovation. As a non-profit organization, our only motivation is helping people create successful lives. All of our relationships are rooted in respect – for our clients, for the communities we are honored to serve, for our colleagues, and for all the lives we touch.

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