Job Description
The role of the PC is to assist clients in strengthening and establishing lifelong connections that will facilitate success throughout their lives. Working as part of a team that is led by the Permanency Specialists (PS), the PC meets with clients to provide support and counseling to them, their parents and family members. PCs are expected to work independently and be guided by the treatment plan. PC’s typically provide some or all of the following services: strength-based counseling and support that includes working with the school or employer (if applicable), to monitor functioning and activities and provide coaching based on interests and or needs. This could include job searching, monitoring school attendance, finding pro-social community-based activities and encouraging the youth to engage in the activities that may assist in building their self-esteem and the positive connections that they have.
Representative Duties
· Meet individually with clients, or with family if identified by PS directives, and meet hours required by contract with DCF or DMH
· Provide mentoring and identify client and family strengths
· Communicate with local schools and/or job sites if appropriate
· Support clients in completing community service if appropriate
· Support clients and their families at night & on weekends as needed or when on call
· Set up pro-social activities for clients in their home community
· Attend court as requested by the PS.
· Provide transportation when necessary and appropriate as determined by treatment team goals
· Support adult living skills development
· Complete appropriate sections of weekly and progress reports, in accordance with Becket policies and regulatory requirements
· Complete and file documentation in accordance with Becket timelines, including SOAP notes and Gateway Delivery
· Attend supervision as requested by supervisor, at a minimum of weekly
· Attend office and Treatment Team meetings
· Inform the creation of treatment plans and be guided by the treatment goals
· Provide case management assistance including: community resource referrals and outreach, school outreach/collaboration, employment outreach.
· Establish and facilitate support group activities in the community that foster growth including Adult Living, Job Search, Networking, Physical Health, Social Skills and individual client passions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Mental Health Counseling, or related field, with an emphasis in Human Services and Family Systems
- Candidates with additional Therapy, Psychology, Counselor, and/or Mental Health licensures, certifications, and/or trainings are encouraged to apply (i.e. Behavior Analyst - BCBA).
- Bilingual (English / Spanish)
- 2+ years experience preferred, but will train the right candidate
- Valid driver's license with insured transportation
- Position required background check, driving, and other record checks
Benefits:
We are industry leaders with our top tier compensation and benefits offerings.
Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k/403b, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Legal Services, Employee discount programs, Paid time off, telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program, Travel assistance, Professional Training in support of continued Professional Growth and Development.
Job Type: Full-time
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
The Becket Family of Services has been serving New England youth and families since 1964 with 47 locations in New England. Come join our close knit collaborative team. This position offers you the unique opportunity to truly impact not only the youth and families we work with, but to also lead, grow, and develop our motivated Permanency Team. This is a great opportunity to lead by example, in both a leadership and constituent capacity setting the bar with some of your time dedicated to Permanency Specialist functions in conjunction with overarching leadership responsibilities. As a leading member of our administrative team you will participate in and support administrative initiatives related to programming, training, establishment of and adherence to best practices, processes and procedures as well as oversight of quality assurance and service delivery.