Family Service Association - Employment Opportunities

CAREGIVERS - ADULT FAMILY CARE PROGRAM:

Open your heart and your home to help an adult in need. If you are looking for a rewarding position, along with a tax free income, then please consider this versatile and gratifying way to serve and earn. The AFC program will allow you to care for an individual in your own home while earning $1,000 tax free monthly income. You will become part of an agency with a long and successful community service history. If you are a person who is caring, and most of all respects the dignity of all people, then we would like you to apply to become a member of our team.

CAREGIVERS - HOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

Looking for a flexible schedule? Able to work mornings, evenings, or weekends? Do you have the desire and ability to work with elderly and disabled in their homes, providing much needed services? If you do, then we certainly have a rewarding position for you. The Home Assistance Program will provide not only training, but also the opportunity to grow in a rewarding field. Not only will you be earning money but gaining valuable experience with a chance to grow with us. If you have a CNA or related background, or are bilingual with a related background -- please apply.

CLINICIANS:

Are you bored with your present position? Seeking more challenge and diversity in your daily routine? If you are an LMHC or LICSW with experience, we want to talk with you. We offer the stability of an agency that has been in continuous operation since 1888. We also offer the diversity of standard and fee-for-service compensation, plus generous benefit plans, where applicable, and the ability to obtain valuable training, supervision, and professional development. We are a proven leader in professional social services in the Greater Fall River area. Be a part of our family. Apply on line or contact us at the address and phone number listed below.

FOSTER PARENTS:

Seeking compassionate adults to open their homes to a young man or woman, age 18-22, to assist in the transition to independence. The young adult must be employed or enrolled in a training program or school. A tax-free $21,000 plus per year stipend, extensive training, and 24-hour support services are available to the foster parent. Call Family Service Association's LIFT Program at 508-677-3822 x3303 for information.

REGISTERED NURSES:

Tired of working nights, weekends, and holidays? Would you like to spend some quality time with your family? We are currently seeking full time, part time and per diem nurses to work in our Home Assistance, Adult Day Health and Adult Family Care programs. All positions require a Massachusetts license and experience working with medically/mentally challenged adults.

CLINICIAN / FEE FOR SERVICE

Our agency has an opening for a permanent, part time Fee for Service Social Worker / Clinician who will be responsible to provide outpatient individual, group and/or family treatment to clients of our Child & Youth Specialty Services Program. The successful candidate must be a license-eligible clinical social worker / clinician with a Masters Degree in Social Work, counseling, psychology, education or rehab counseling from an accredited education institution. This is a great opportunity to work with a rapidly growing program in a well respected agency.

VAN DRIVER / PART TIME

Great opportunity for a retiree to supplement their income transporting program participants to and from our After School Day Care sites in accordance with a schedule approved by the Site Coordinator. Also will assist at After School Day Care sites as needed. The successful candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, maintain a valid MA 7D license with good driving record and be able to successfully pass a background check. Must be CPR-certified and pass a drug and alcohol test in addition to being enrolled in a drug consortium for random testing.

CQI DATA SPECIALIST

The Continuous Quality Improvement Data Specialist works with the CQI team to implement quality management and quality improvement activities for programs and the organization as a whole. The CQI team builds improvement activities in response to data findings, trends and expectations established by regulatory and funding agents.

Duties include assisting the Director of Quality Improvement in gathering, reviewing and monitoring data as established by the agency’s Quality Management Plan and designing and implementing appropriate responses to effect lasting improvement.

Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or at least 2 years experience working with quality improvement activities for an agency or corporation. Experience working with outcome data and designing quality improvement activities preferred. Knowledge of JCAHO, CARF or COA accreditation helpful. Excellent computer, organizational, written and oral communication skills are also required.

INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATOR (ICC) - BACHELORS LEVEL

The ICC provides intensive care coordination and case management services to children referred by the five MassHealth Managed Care Entities. The ICC facilitates the development of the Care Planning Team, which utilizes multiple tools, including strength-based assessments, inclusive of CANS, BPRS-C in conjunction with a comprehensive assessment and other clinical information to organize and guide the development of and Individual Care Plan and a risk management / safety plan. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings, participate in 24 hour on-call emergency pager coverage.

Minimum staff qualifications for a care coordinator include: Bachelor’s level in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related field from an accredited school, an associate’s degree or high school diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with the target population pursuant to MCE credentialing criteria. Experience needed in navigating any of the child / family-serving systems and experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems. Must be certified in the Massachusetts CANS

INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATOR (ICC) – MASTER’S LEVEL

The ICC provides intensive care coordination and case management services to children referred by the five MassHealth Managed Care Entities. The ICC facilitates the development of the Care Planning Team, which utilizes multiple tools, including strength-based assessments, inclusive of CANS, BPRS-C in conjunction with a comprehensive assessment and other clinical information to organize and guide the development of and Individual Care Plan and a risk management/safety plan. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings, participate in 24 hour on-call emergency pager coverage.

Applicants must be a Massachusetts LICSW or LCSW (or license eligible) with a Master Degree in Social Work or Masters in Counseling / Psychology or a related field with an LMHC or license eligible from an accredited school. They must have skills necessary to engage and work with others from diverse backgrounds., maintain a nonjudgmental attitude toward families, maintain required licenses and certifications to perform role. They must also have experience working with children and families, be willing to work with Serious Emotional Disturbance population and be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. They must also have experience in navigating any of the child/family-serving systems and experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems. Must be certified in the Massachusetts CANS

FAMILY PARTNER

The Family Partner is a member of the Community Service Agency staff, serving as a liaison. Family Partners provide involvement, support and advocacy to help the youth and family enrolled in the Intensive Care Coordination and Community Service Agency.

Applicants should have a GED/ High School Diploma with 1 to 2 years experience dealing with children and adolescents or an Associates/Bachelors Degree in the human services field. Partners must have experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs and preferably a youth with mental health needs. Applicants must have knowledge and experience in navigating child and family-serving systems and be able to teach family members who are involved with child and family-serving systems.

THERAPEUTIC MENTOR - LIFT PROGRAM

A Therapeutic Mentor provides supportive therapeutic community mentoring services to assigned participants (youth under the age of 21) in any setting where the youth resides. Therapeutic Mentoring offers structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services between a therapeutic mentor and a youth for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and communication needs. Services include supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, functional skill-building, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other youth, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities pursuant to a behavioral health treatment plan developed by an outpatient, or in-home therapy provider in concert with the family, and youth whenever possible, or Individual Care Plan (ICP) for youth in ICC.

These services help to ensure the youth’s success in navigating various social contexts, learning new skills and making functional progress, while the Therapeutic Mentor offers supervision of these interactions and engages the youth in discussions about strategies for effective handling of peer interactions.

A Therapeutic Mentor must have: a good driving record; be 21 years of age or older. A Mentor should have a minimum of High School Diploma/GED or a bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited university and one to two years experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth.