Current Openings

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Available Positions

Family Support & Stabilization Clinician – Roxbury, MA

  • Full Time
  • Starting at $55K

Family Based Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children/adolescents/families.  The Family Based Clinician will provide individual and family counseling and advocacy services to each client.  In addition, clinician will make referrals to community services for each child/adolescent/family.

Transition Coordinator – Worcester, MA Apply Now

The transition coordinator manages and oversees high quality placements, with the goal of supporting our individuals to live a happy, healthy and productive life. We achieve our goals by implementing industry best practices, creating innovative solutions to complex problems and employing staff who care deeply about individuals and our mission. At HopeWell, we value good communication, transparency, reliable support and the pursuit of excellence. The transition coordinator develops a partnership and provides guidance to meet the evolving needs and interests of our individuals as they age. We are focused on becoming an employer of choice and an industry leader providing supports to adults with developmental challenges and empowering them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. This position is responsible for supporting communities in Lynn, Springfield, Wilbraham, Spencer, Barre, and Worcester. 

This position is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with the Director of Adult Residential Services in developing and growing the Shared Living program.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assure high quality supports are provided to the individuals by providing direction and guidance to the care providers.
  • Through a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) approach increase individuals’ independence.
  • Collaborate with the Director to engage in recruitment, selection, matching, transition, and evaluation of care providers.
  • Collaborate with the Director to complete referrals and intakes with a focus on ensuring appropriate placements are made.
  • Provide on-call coverage and crisis management that ensures individuals’ well-being. Notify and consult with Director, DDS, care provider, and other collaterals where appropriate.
  • Engage in responsible fiscal behaviors around program budget.
  • Develop positive relationships with individuals and care providers.
  • Monitor and assess current and new placements minimally on a monthly basis.
  • Train care providers in all aspects of their responsibilities.
  • Support the development and growth of all individuals served in the program.
  • Collaborate closely with local DDS Area Offices, Survey & Certification, and other Department personnel as delineated by the Director.
  • Collaborate closely with staff at other agencies involved in providing services to the individuals we support such as day programs.
  • Follow all applicable DDS regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Keep accurate and up to date program records and documentation.
  • Participate in Shared Living & AFC Conference committee meetings
  • Maintain necessary certifications and attend assigned trainings
  • Attend and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings.
  • Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Hopewell’s Human Rights policy.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • BS/BA in human services field required with 5 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, preferably in a Shared living setting; involvement with PBS implementation preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and able to use good judgment.
  • Ability to make decisions and multi-task efficiently
  • Strong organizational skills and time management skills
  • Empathy and desire to work with adults with developmental disabilities
  • Desire to learn and grow professionally and is comfortable asking questions
  • Open-minded, self-initiates and open to receiving constructive feedback
  • High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
  • Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability, resourcefulness, and professionalism
  • Passion, enthusiasm, excitement for the human services field
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally diverse population of individuals, co-workers, care providers, families, community members and other stakeholders.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchment area.
  • Remain current in all trainings.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.

 

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

 

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Education Support Specialist, RISE Starting at $50K Apply Now

RISE (Readiness, Inquiry, Scholarship, Education) is HopeWell’s newest innovative solution to advance equity in education and improve educational opportunities for children experiencing foster care. The program aims to build students’ early literacy skills through a culturally responsive, evidence-informed curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of children in foster care by integrating literacy learning, social and emotional skill development, and a trauma-informed approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and engaged team to work toward closing the opportunity gap for foster care-involved youth. RISE offers an innovative solution, turning the typical model on its head. With tutoring and other educational supports specifically designed around the unique challenges faced by foster care-involved children, RISE is a home-based service that follows children as they move and incorporates supports for any caregivers involved in a child’s life (e.g. foster parents, biological parents, kinship caregivers). This provides children with continuous academic support, even as they experience changes in their placement and permanency goals. RISE launched during the 2021-22 school year and is currently supporting students in kindergarten through 3rd grade in the Greater Boston area, and will be growing in size and scope in the coming years.

The Education Support Specialist will provide education support and advocacy to youth in foster care. This work will occur through direct support for youth and caregivers (i.e., foster parents, biological parents), as well as close collaboration with other program staff, caregivers, and school personnel to ensure that all youth are receiving appropriate services needed to reach their academic goals. Much of this work will take place in person, in the community, either at the homes of youth and caregivers, or by attending meetings in school settings.

This position requires an experienced professional whose passion for education, child welfare, and social justice is matched with strong leadership, sound judgement in the face of complex challenges, and a proven track record of supporting youth’s educational stability connection to resources. A dynamic, collaborative, and results-oriented service provider, the Education Support Specialist has alignment with HopeWell’s mission and will thrive on taking an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to meeting youth’s education needs.

 

Responsibilities

The Education Support Specialist will:

  • Assess youth education needs at intake and in an ongoing way using a variety of techniques, including:
    • Communicate with youth, caregivers, school professionals, DCF staff, and other providers to learn about youth academic, social, and emotional skills, strengths, and areas of challenge. This may include conversations, surveys, and/or formal measurement tools (ie literacy skills test).
    • Collect data through observations of the child in a variety of settings (e.g. school, tutoring, home).
    • Request and review education records and other relevant documentation (e.g. IEP, neuropsychological evaluation).
    • Evaluate services provided, youth progress, and education data and reports. Develop recommendations in a format that is understandable to caregivers (and youth when age appropriate) and can be used for communication across the youth’s team of supporters.
  • Partner with youth and caregiver to identify and work toward education goals that address assessed needs.
    • Collaborate with youth and caregiver to develop and put into practice a plan that outlines services needed to support youth’s success. Connect student to external academic, social, or emotional supports as needed to address identified goals.
    • Collaborate with youth’s Education Decision maker to support appropriate school placement and ensure that effective education evaluations and special education services are put in place as appropriate.
    • Communicate and collaborate regularly with caregivers and other program staff about youth’s academic progress. Ensure communication is coordinated between caregivers, school professionals, and DCF workers in a way that supports coordination of services, monitors youth progress, and supports youth efforts toward their goals. This may involve taking on the role of convener or supporting the efforts of others.
    • Participate in meetings related to a youth’s education goals (e.g. IEP meetings, informal school conferences, best interest determinations, disciplinary hearings). Partner with caregiver (and youth when age appropriate) to advocate for youth’s needs and goals and uphold youth’s rights before, during, and after the meeting.
  • Coach caregivers to advocate for the education needs of youth in their care.
    • Advise caregivers and youth (when age appropriate) about services, programs, and accommodations that meet youth’s individual needs. Provide external referrals where appropriate.
    • Educate caregivers about documentation, processes, and policies related to youth’s academic progress (e.g. IEPs, school placement decisions, disciplinary proceedings).
    • Support caregivers with written or verbal communication they wish to engage in with the school related to youth’s academic progress.
  • Collaborate with Education Director and other staff to test and continuously evolve core educational support model to ensure that RISE addresses the unique needs of youth in foster care and promotes effective collaboration between RISE staff, youth and their family, school staff, DCF staff, and any other providers.
  • Complete documentation including, but not limited to, intake paperwork and consents, needs assessments, service plans, case notes.
  • Collaborate with other inaugural program staff to ensure alignment across all areas of academic supports; additionally, collaborate as needed around supporting individual youth and caregivers.
  • Actively participate in program and agency internal (e.g. collaborating with colleagues, staff meetings, town halls) and external meetings (e.g. partnership meetings) both in person and virtually as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned. RISE is a brand new program, and as such, the program model will be subjected to a continuous cycle of analysis and assessment as it launches. It will change iteratively as we learn more about how to best support youth needs, and as a result the roles and responsibilities of various team members will likely adapt and change as the program is launched and evolves.

 

Qualifications

This is a list of qualifications that we believe will lead to success in the role. We understand that any one candidate may not have every qualification on this list. We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience with the foster care system to apply.

  • Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred
  • Knowledge of Massachusetts school-based education supports, special education services, and disciplinary proceedings, as well as experience supporting youth and families.
  • 5-10 years of experience in education settings, preferably including at least 2 years as an education advocate; experience working with youth experiencing foster care a plus.
  • Experience serving youth who have experienced trauma and advocating for youth needs in a way that is student-centered and trauma-informed.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport and relationship with youth and families, school staff, and other professionals; ability to successfully engage youth and families and support them regarding education concerns.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams utilizing innovative strategies to overcome obstacles.
  • Ability to evaluate and aggregate education data, put together reports and summaries and present information to other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving BIPOC youth.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit; thoughtful, curious, and open-minded approach to learning, growth, and change.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and prioritize activities, ensuring that details and daily program operations are effectively addressed.
  • A high degree of effective oral and written communications skills.
  • Must be comfortable working in community settings (i.e., family homes, schools, and in the community).
  • Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions.

 

Other Requirements

  • This role involves some home-based and community-based work, some office-based work, and some remote opportunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchment area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Maintain availability to work up until 7 pm on weekdays, as most of the tutoring occurs in the afternoon and early evening. Staff schedules are centered around both the needs of youth enrolled in RISE and required program staff meeting. Staff schedules can shift over time as youth needs, staff caseloads, and program needs change. Please note that when scheduled into the early evening, staff coordinate with program leadership to flex other hours to align with HopeWell’s 35 hour work week while meeting all job expectations.

 

Workplace Culture and Benefits

HopeWell has an unparalleled work culture, with an emphasis on diversity, belonging, inclusion, equity, and holistic wellness. At HopeWell, each team member is called to uphold and live daily the values of empathy, strength, learning, and integrity. HopeWell is an environment where we laugh and smile while handling serious, life-changing work.

HopeWell also offers a comprehensive rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, 401k plan, and generous paid-time-off.

 

To apply, please send a resume with the subject line as the position you are applying for to career@hopewellic.org. Thank you!

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Youth Program Supervisor, RISE Starting at $60K Apply Now

RISE (Readiness, Inquiry, Scholarship, Education) is HopeWell’s newest innovative solution to advance equity in education and improve educational opportunities for children experiencing foster care. The program aims to build students’ early literacy skills through a culturally responsive, evidence-informed curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of children in foster care by integrating literacy learning, social and emotional skill development, and a trauma-informed approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and engaged team to work toward closing the opportunity gap for foster care-involved youth. RISE offers an innovative solution, turning the typical model on its head. With tutoring and other educational supports specifically designed around the unique challenges faced by foster care-involved children, RISE is a home-based service that follows children as they move and incorporates supports for any caregivers involved in a child’s life (e.g. foster parents, biological parents, kinship caregivers). This provides children with continuous academic support, even as they experience changes in their placement and permanency goals. RISE launched during the 2021-22 school year and is currently supporting students in kindergarten through 3rd grade in the Greater Boston area, and will be growing in size and scope in the coming years.

The ideal Youth Program Supervisor has a unique combination of clinical training and experience in an educational setting. While RISE is by no means a clinical program, effectively supporting the academic progress of youth experiencing foster care requires attention to their academic needs while simultaneously using a clinically-informed approach to their social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The Youth Program Supervisor will supervise a team of Tutors, supporting them in providing high quality academic supports that meet the unique needs of youth involved in the child welfare system. In addition, the Youth Program Supervisor will provide some direct tutoring services themselves. An essential part of RISE’s leadership team, the Supervisor will collaborate with colleagues to promote quality educational supports grounded in best practices and ensure staff have what they need to deliver the program to fidelity.

This position requires an experienced professional whose passion for education, child welfare, and social justice is matched with strong leadership, sound judgement in the face of complex challenges, and a proven track record of successfully managing direct-service teams. A dynamic, collaborative, and results-oriented service provider, the Youth Program Supervisor is enthusiastic about the idea of piloting, strengthening, and growing a brand new education program that delivers real results. This individual will believe that all children can learn and have the strong ability and desire to work well with BIPOC youth.

 

Responsibilities

The Youth Program Supervisor has responsibilities specific to being a supervisor, as well as responsibilities that match the Tutor job description because the Supervisor will also carry a caseload.

The Youth Program Supervisor will:

  • Collaborate with the Literacy Program Manager and Education Director to implement Tutor training, coaching, and support model.
  • Use observations, staff supervision conversations, and program delivery and outcomes data to ensure that RISE tutoring model is being implemented to fidelity. Collaborate with RISE leadership team to use data to inform how to best meet youth and caregiver needs and adapt program model and Tutor training, coaching and support model as relevant.
  • Collaborate with the Education Director to interview and hire a team of Tutors. Provide individualized supervision to and evaluate and support the professional development of a team of Tutors. Provide on-going coaching and recognize good work performance through commendations and other staff appreciation programs.
  • Collaborate with Education Support Manager, Literacy Program Manager, and Education Director to ensure alignment across all areas of academic supports and provide comprehensive, program-wide ongoing professional development.
  • Collaborate with RISE leadership and Tutors as needed to assess and develop support plans that meet the specific social, emotional, and mental health needs for individual youth.
  • Provide direct tutoring services as described below.
  • Actively participate in program and agency internal (e.g. collaborating with colleagues, staff meetings, town halls) and external meetings (e.g. collaborating with other providers, schools) both in person and virtually as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned. RISE is a brand new program, and as such, the program model will be subjected to a continuous cycle of analysis and assessment as it launches. It will change iteratively as we learn more about how to best support youth needs, and as a result the roles and responsibilities of various team members will likely adapt and change as the program is launched and evolves.
  • When fulfilling the role of Tutor, the Youth Program Supervisor will:
  • Implement assessment and intervention tools with an in person tutoring caseload of K-3 youth and their caregiver(s).
  • Use standardized assessment tools (literacy, social and emotional learning) to continuously measure youth skills and learning gaps.
  • Observe and assess youth’s home environment to identify and engage in opportunities for improving learning (e.g. creating a cozy and relatively quiet nook to read for fun).
  • Collaborate with RISE Education Support staff to assess and develop a plan to address any needs for additional learning supports (e.g. an IEP that would benefit a youth and is not yet being provided).
  • Collaborate with RISE Literacy Program Manager and Tutor’s supervisor to individualize RISE curriculum learning routines and approaches to best meet each youth’s educational needs based on assessment and observation data, as well as information and feedback from caregivers, school staff, and other providers.
  • Implement individualized version of core tutoring curricula through frequent, in person, one-on-one tutoring sessions with youth, typically in their home.
  • Ensure high fidelity of the RISE curriculum model and employ a trauma-informed approach.
  • Partner with RISE Education Support staff (where appropriate) to communicate and collaborate with caregiver(s) about youth’s progress and about how they can best promote youth’s educational progress.
  • Communicate regularly and collaborate effectively with community providers, including but not limited to school staff, Department of Children and Families staff, and mental health providers.
  • When appropriate, partner with RISE Education Support staff to participate in meetings related to a youth’s educational goals (e.g. IEP meetings, informal school conferences). Communicate about youth’s needs and goals and uphold youth’s rights before, during, and after the meeting.
  • Complete documentation including, but not limited to, intake paperwork and consents, needs assessments, service plans, case notes.

 

Requirements

This is a comprehensive list of qualifications that we believe will lead to success in the role. We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience with the foster care system to apply.

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Social work (i.e. BSW, MSW) or equivalent degree in the Human Services preferred.
  • 3 years experience serving youth who have experienced trauma and implementing support strategies that use student-centered and trauma-informed approaches preferred.
  • 3 years of supervisory/management experience.
  • Prior experience in both an educational setting and a social service setting strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience with child welfare involved youth a plus.
  • Prior experience in Massachusetts public education system a plus.
  • Must be comfortable working in community settings.
  • Strong reading and writing skills and a high degree of effective oral and written communications skills.
  • High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work and demonstrated ability to effectively organize, plan, and prioritize work.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving BIPOC youth.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit; thoughtful, curious, and open-minded approach to learning, growth, and change.
  • High level of professionalism in work and interpersonal interactions with both internal and external contacts.
  • Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions.

 

Other Requirements

  • This role involves some home-based and community-based work, some office-based work, and some remote opportunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchment area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Maintain availability to work up until 7 pm on weekdays, as most of the tutoring occurs in the afternoon and early evening. Staff schedules are centered around both the needs of youth enrolled in RISE and required program staff meeting. Staff schedules can shift over time as youth needs, staff caseloads, and program needs change. Please note that when scheduled into the early evening, staff coordinate with program leadership to flex other hours to align with HopeWell’s 35 hour work week while meeting all job expectations.

 

Workplace Culture and Benefits

HopeWell has an unparalleled work culture, with an emphasis on diversity, belonging, inclusion, equity, and holistic wellness. At HopeWell, each team member is called to uphold and live daily the values of empathy, strength, learning, and integrity. HopeWell is an environment where we laugh and smile while handling serious, life-changing work.

HopeWell also offers a comprehensive rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, 401k plan, and generous paid-time-off.

 

To apply, please send a resume with the subject line as the position you are applying for to career@hopewellic.org. Thank you!

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Clinical Supervisor and Master’s Level Clinician (Dual Position) – Taunton, MA Starting at $60K Apply Now

ABOUT THE DUAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

MA Level Clinician portion of this role will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 3-4 children/adolescents/families.  The MA Clinician will provide individual, family counseling, and advocacy services to each client.  In addition, to this role the clinician will make referrals to community services for each child/adolescent/family. They are required to participate in treatment planning, meetings with state agencies and other community partners.

The Clinical Supervisor position of this role will provide clinical supervision to 3- Comprehensive Foster Care social work staff that provide homebased and community counseling services.

With both roles the Master’s Level Clinician /Clinical Supervisor will develop and maintain productive working relationships with public and private agency partners.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF MASTER’S LEVEL CLINICIAN

  • Provide clinical counseling services for 3-4 children/ adolescents/families in home based/community settings.
  • Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals.
  • Participate in treatment planning and meetings with state agencies and other community partners.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

  • Provide focused leadership, support, evaluation, and supervision for clinical staff within the team.
  • Ensure that clinical services are being delivered and documented in accordance with the agency’s clinical philosophy, licensing and regulatory bodies.
  • Provide and document supervision to clinicians related to specific team specialty, including monthly clinical meetings for clinicians.
  • Monitor and review supervisees’ documentation to ensure clinical and compliance standards.
  • Provide feedback to the Program Director and generate reports as necessary to maintain satisfactory compliance standards.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WITH BOTH ROLES

  • Advocate on behalf of child/adolescent/family with other community programs.
  • Provide ongoing support for family members when a referral has been made to an outside agency.
  • Attends and actively participates in all supervisions and staff meetings.
  • Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications and licenses.
  • Under the emergency shelter home program, ensure that the appropriate staff members participate in 72 hour and 30-day meetings as well as 14-day placement reviews.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in human services field (i.e., Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, etc.)
  • License (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT)
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience supervising staff or interns in clinical settings
  • Five years experience in providing direct services to clients preferable in a placement setting clinical setting working with children, adolescents and families with severe behavioral, social and emotional challenges
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently
  • Ability to make decisions, direct others and support them clinically
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Empathy and desire to work with youth and families
  • Desire to learn and grow professionally and is comfortable asking questions
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience or interest in providing outreach services
  • Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability, resourcefulness, and professionalism
  • Open-minded and motivated to learn, self-initiatives
  • Open to receiving feedback

 

*Bilingual in Spanish/Bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • This role involves predominantly home based and community-based work with occasional remote work opportunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Participation in on-call rotation for after hours support.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchment area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License
  • Remain current in all DCF require trainings
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law
  • Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program

 

 

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, continuing education units and supervision towards licensure, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

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Master’s Level Clinician – Worcester, MA – Sign On Bonus $5,000 Starting at $55K Apply Now

MA Level Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children/adolescents/families. The MA Clinician will provide individual and family counseling and advocacy services to each client. In addition, clinician will make referrals to community services for each child/adolescent/family

Starting Salary: $55,000

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Report to Clinical Supervisor
  • Provide clinical counseling services for 7-8 children/ adolescents/families.
  • Provide a minimum of two weekly individual/family counseling sessions for each child/adolescent/family.
  • Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals.
  • Advocate on behalf of child/adolescent/family with other community programs.
  • Participate in co-leading time-limited groups, as needed.
  • Make referrals to other community agencies such as clinics, employment/vocational centers, etc.
  • Provide ongoing support for family members when a referral has been made to an outside agency.
  • Submit weekly case notes and monthly reports to supervisor.
  • Provide on-call services during the week and weekend
  • Other duties as required by director and immediate supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s required In Human Services field; License preferred (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT); license eligible
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting working with children, adolescents and families with severe behavioral, social and emotional difficulties
  • Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and families, including experience navigating children’s systems and supports within the community.
  • Knowledge of and training in child development and children’s mental health experience.
  • Nonjudgmental ability to foster self-sufficiency in families using problem-solving and practical skills.
  • Ability to establish trusting relationships through compassion, empathy and insight.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
  • Computer proficiency including ability to work with email and word processing software
  • Effective teamwork skills
  • Scheduling flexibility
  • Good listening skills

(Bilingual in Spanish/Bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply)

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program
  • This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.

 

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

Apply Now

Master’s Level Clinician – Andover, MA – Sign On Bonus $5,000 Starting at $55K Apply Now

MA Level Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children/adolescents/families. The MA Clinician will provide individual and family counseling and advocacy services to each client. In addition, clinician will make referrals to community services for each child/adolescent/family

Starting Salary: $55,000

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Report to Clinical Supervisor
  • Provide clinical counseling services for 7-8 children/ adolescents/families.
  • Provide a minimum of two weekly individual/family counseling sessions for each child/adolescent/family.
  • Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals.
  • Advocate on behalf of child/adolescent/family with other community programs.
  • Participate in co-leading time-limited groups, as needed.
  • Make referrals to other community agencies such as clinics, employment/vocational centers, etc.
  • Provide ongoing support for family members when a referral has been made to an outside agency.
  • Submit weekly case notes and monthly reports to supervisor.
  • Provide on-call services during the week and weekend
  • Other duties as required by director and immediate supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s required In Human Services field; License preferred (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT); license eligible
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting working with children, adolescents and families with severe behavioral, social and emotional difficulties
  • Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and families, including experience navigating children’s systems and supports within the community.
  • Knowledge of and training in child development and children’s mental health experience.
  • Nonjudgmental ability to foster self-sufficiency in families using problem-solving and practical skills.
  • Ability to establish trusting relationships through compassion, empathy and insight.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
  • Computer proficiency including ability to work with email and word processing software
  • Effective teamwork skills
  • Scheduling flexibility
  • Good listening skills

(Bilingual in Spanish/Bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply)

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program
  • This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.

 

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

Apply Now

In Home Support Counselor – Andover, MA Starting at $18/hour Apply Now

The In Home Support Counselor is responsible for supporting adults with intellectual disabilities who are living independently in the community. We support individuals toward living a happy, healthy, and productive life that aligns with their life goals. We achieve our goals by implementing industry best practices, creating innovative solutions to complex problems and employing staff who care deeply about clients and our mission. The In Home Support Counselor should make every effort to promote principles of normalization and dignity and include opportunities for individuals to fully join their community. At HopeWell, we value good communication, transparency, reliable support and the pursuit of excellence.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Collaborate with supervisor and individuals to set goals in the areas of daily living, career needs, social and recreational activities, and where relevant, parenting. Participate in the development and implementation of service plans reflecting the individual’s preferences, goals, lifestyles, and interests.
  • Develop a partnership strategy with each individual. Meet individuals (and where relevant, their children) in their home or the community to provide direct support, coaching, and intervention to increase self-sufficiency and goal attainment.
  • Support individuals in scheduling, providing transportation to, and attending all necessary appointments and services as well as community activities for themselves (and where relevant, their children). Refer individuals (and their children) to new services as needed.
  • Complete written documentation and reports as required that reflect the individual’s progress on their goals.
  • Be knowledgeable and adhere to the residents’ individualized Vision, Assessments, and Goals/Implementation Strategies that are listed in the Individuals’ Service Plan (ISP).
  • Adhere to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, agency and corporate policies.
  • Collaborate closely with collaterals, including but not limited to DDS service coordinators, medical providers, case workers, social workers, courts, and schools.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma (Associates degree preferred).
  • 6 months’ relevant experience.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills.
  • A high level of professionalism in work and interpersonal interactions with both internal and external contacts.
  • Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, be dependable, reliable and work well both independently and collaboratively.
  • Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
  • Must be able to set goals, analyze work, develop plans, and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
  • Must be comfortable working in community settings.
  • Sufficient computer skills to perform essential functions

 

PHYICAL DEMANDS

  • Lifting is required. Ability to lift at least a minimum of twenty (20) pound
  • Ability to physically assist individuals in personal care
  • Ability to perform common household cleaning activities that involve: consistent standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and walking

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Remain current in all required trainings
  • Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program

 

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

To apply, please send a resume with the subject line as the position you are applying for to career@hopewellic.org. Thank you!

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Social Worker – Andover, MA – Sign On Bonus $5,000 Starting at $45K Apply Now

Social workers apply a child-centered, family-focused, trauma-informed approach to working with children and families. Social workers do this by providing therapeutic interventions, advocacy, counseling, guidance and community connections. Social workers carry caseloads of children and others carry caseloads of foster families based on the needs of the program.  Individuals and families served include children, foster families, birth families, kinship caregivers. Social workers are responsible for ensuring child safety and well-being, as well as quality foster care in accordance with out-of-home placement practices, DCF policies and EEC regulations.

 

STARTING SALARY: $45,000

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct ongoing clinical assessments and evaluations of children’s and foster parents’ progress and needs.
  • In conjunction with the treatment team, develop a written treatment plan for each child outlining specific goals and when/how these goals will be met.
  • Maintain case files and documentation for children, foster families and biological families in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
  • Visit with children weekly and foster parents monthly or as needed based on policy and/or demands.
  • In conjunction with the DCF, provide support and consultation to the biological families of foster children to enhance the child’s relationship with family members. Encourage regular contact and visitation between children and family members as indicated in the case plan.  Seek to involve family members in plans and decisions regarding the child.
  • Collaborate with DCF, community organizations and service providers as appropriate.
  • Recruit, screen, study, approve and monitor foster homes to ensure safe, quality care and compliance with policies.
  • Participate in the coordination and implementation of a training schedule for youths, foster parents, and caregivers.
  • Attend all necessary meetings including Foster Care Reviews, treatment planning meetings, intake and discharge planning meetings.
  • Provide transportation for children to visits, appointments, court, meetings, school, work, etc. as needed.
  • Assist with recruitment events, appreciation celebrations, group activities, and any other HopeWell events.
  • Participate in after hours on-call system to include routine 48 hour visits, emergency response, hospital coverage, and unexpected needs that arise.
  • Conduct children’s and foster parents’ file reviews to monitor compliance with EEC regulations.
  • Maintain and submit required reporting logs as requested by Central Office.
  • Facilitate support group and training for foster parents as needed.
  • Provide all pertinent paperwork, receipts and necessary information to ensure timely and accurate processing of billing, reimbursements, client support expenses, purchases, etc.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in social work or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred
  • Social work experience with children and families required
  • Minimum of one-years’ experience providing case management and/or counseling services to children, adolescents and families
  • Eligibility for Massachusetts Social Work License required (Not Applicable in the state of Connecticut)
  • High level accuracy and personal accountability for the quality and impact of work
  • Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
  • A high level of professionalism in work and interpersonal interactions with both internal and external contacts, presents to others as organized, informed, and approachable
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well;
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Driver’s license and vehicle required
  • Ability to work with diverse populations.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office. Ability to navigate and document in clinical computerized patient care records.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Remain current in all DCF require trainings

 

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

 

$5,000 sign on bonus will only be offered from September 2023 to December 2023.

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Master’s Level Clinician – Roxbury, MA – Sign On Bonus $5,000 Starting at $55K Apply Now

MA Level Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children/adolescents/families. The MA Clinician will provide individual and family counseling and advocacy services to each client. In addition, clinician will make referrals to community services for each child/adolescent/family

 

RESPONISBILITES

  • Report to Clinical Supervisor
  • Provide clinical counseling services for 7-8 children/ adolescents/families.
  • Provide a minimum of two weekly individual/family counseling sessions for each child/adolescent/family.
  • Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals.
  • Advocate on behalf of child/adolescent/family with other community programs.
  • Participate in co-leading time-limited groups, as needed.
  • Make referrals to other community agencies such as clinics, employment/vocational centers, etc.
  • Provide ongoing support for family members when a referral has been made to an outside agency.
  • Submit weekly case notes and monthly reports to supervisor.
  • Provide on-call services during the week and weekend
  • Other duties as required by director and immediate supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s required In Human Services field; License preferred (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT); license eligible
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting working with children, adolescents and families with severe behavioral, social and emotional difficulties
  • Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and families, including experience navigating children’s systems and supports within the community.
  • Knowledge of and training in child development and children’s mental health experience.
  • Nonjudgmental ability to foster self-sufficiency in families using problem-solving and practical skills.
  • Ability to establish trusting relationships through compassion, empathy and insight.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
  • Computer proficiency including ability to work with email and word processing software
  • Effective teamwork skills
  • Scheduling flexibility
  • Good listening skills

(Bilingual in Spanish/Bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply)

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program

 

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, continuing education units and supervision towards licensure, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

 

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Literacy Tutor Supervisor, RISE – Boston, MA Starting at $60K Apply Now

RISE (Readiness, Inquiry, Scholarship, Education) is HopeWell’s newest innovative solution to advance equity in education and improve educational opportunities for children experiencing foster care. The program aims to build students’ early literacy skills through a culturally responsive, evidence-informed curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of children in foster care by integrating literacy learning, social and emotional skill development, and a trauma-informed approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and engaged team to work toward closing the opportunity gap for foster care-involved youth. RISE offers an innovative solution, turning the typical model on its head. With tutoring and other educational supports specifically designed around the unique challenges faced by foster care-involved children, RISE is a home-based service that follows children as they move and incorporates supports for any caregivers involved in a child’s life (e.g. foster parents, biological parents, kinship caregivers). This provides children with continuous academic support, even as they experience changes in their placement and permanency goals. RISE launched during the 2021-22 school year and is currently supporting students in kindergarten through 3rd grade in the Greater Boston area, and will be growing in size and scope in the coming years.

The Tutor Supervisor is a dynamic, collaborative, and results-oriented service provider who will provide direct tutoring services and supervise a team of Tutors in their efforts to partner with foster care-involved youth and their caregiver(s) to support them as youth build literacy, social, and emotional skills. We are seeking someone who is passionate about education, child welfare, and social justice and is enthusiastic about the idea of piloting, strengthening, and growing a brand new education program that delivers real results. This individual will believe that all children can learn and have the strong ability and desire to work well with BIPOC youth.

 

Responsibilities

The Tutor Supervisor has responsibilities specific to being a supervisor, as well as responsibilities that match the Tutor job description because the Supervisor will also carry a caseload.

The Tutor Supervisor will:

  • Collaborate with the Literacy Program Manager and Education Director to implement Tutor training, coaching, and support model.
  • Use observations, staff supervision conversations, and program delivery and outcomes data to ensure that RISE tutoring model is being implemented to fidelity. Collaborate with RISE leadership team to use data to inform how to best meet youth and caregiver needs and adapt program model and Tutor training, coaching and support model as relevant.
  • Collaborate with the Education Director to interview and hire a team of Tutors. Provide individualized supervision to and evaluate and support the professional development of a team of Tutors. Provide on-going coaching and recognize good work performance through commendations and other staff appreciation programs.
  • Collaborate with Education Support Manager, Literacy Program Manager, and Education Director to ensure alignment across all areas of academic supports and provide comprehensive, program-wide ongoing professional development; additionally, collaborate as needed around supporting individual youth and caregivers.
  • Provide direct tutoring services as described below.
  • Actively participate in program and agency internal (e.g. collaborating with colleagues, staff meetings, town halls) and external meetings (e.g. collaborating with other providers, schools) both in person and virtually as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned. RISE is a brand new program, and as such, the program model will be subjected to a continuous cycle of analysis and assessment as it launches. It will change iteratively as we learn more about how to best support youth needs, and as a result the roles and responsibilities of various team members will likely adapt and change as the program is launched and evolves.

 

Qualifications

This is a comprehensive list of qualifications that we believe will lead to success in the role. We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience with the foster care system to apply.

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 3 years experience serving youth who have experienced trauma and implementing support strategies that use student-centered and trauma-informed approaches preferred.
  • 3 years of supervisory/management experience.
  • Prior experience as an educator or social worker (or other related role) for elementary school age children a plus.
  • Prior experience with child welfare involved youth a plus.
  • Prior experience in Massachusetts public education system a plus.
  • Must be comfortable working in community settings.
  • Strong reading and writing skills and a high degree of effective oral and written communications skills.
  • High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work and demonstrated ability to effectively organize, plan, and prioritize work.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving BIPOC youth.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit; thoughtful, curious, and open-minded approach to learning, growth, and change.
  • High level of professionalism in work and interpersonal interactions with both internal and external contacts.
  • Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions.

 

Other Requirements

  • This role involves some home-based and community-based work, some office-based work, and some remote opportunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchment area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Maintain availability to work up until 7 pm on weekdays, as most of the tutoring occurs in the afternoon and early evening. Staff schedules are centered around both the needs of youth enrolled in RISE and required program staff meeting. Staff schedules can shift over time as youth needs, staff caseloads, and program needs change. Please note that when scheduled into the early evening, staff coordinate with program leadership to flex other hours to align with HopeWell’s 35 hour work week while meeting all job expectations.

 

Workplace Culture and Benefits

HopeWell has an unparalleled work culture, with an emphasis on diversity, belonging, inclusion, equity, and holistic wellness. At HopeWell, each team member is called to uphold and live daily the values of empathy, strength, learning, and integrity. HopeWell is an environment where we laugh and smile while handling serious, life-changing work.

HopeWell also offers a comprehensive rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, 401k plan, and generous paid-time-off.

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Social Worker – Worcester, MA – Sign On Bonus $5,000 Starting at $45K Apply Now

Social workers apply a child-centered, family-focused, trauma-informed approach to working with children and families. Social workers do this by providing therapeutic interventions, advocacy, counseling, guidance and community connections. Social workers carry caseloads of children and others carry caseloads of foster families based on the needs of the program. Individuals and families served include children, foster families, birth families, kinship caregivers. Social workers are responsible for ensuring child safety and well-being, as well as quality foster care in accordance with out-of-home placement practices, DCF policies and EEC regulations.

 

Starting Salary: $45,000

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct ongoing clinical assessments and evaluations of children’s and foster parents’ progress and needs.
  • In conjunction with the treatment team, develop a written treatment plan for each child outlining specific goals and when/how these goals will be met.
  • Maintain case files and documentation for children, foster families and biological families in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
  • Visit with children weekly and foster parents monthly or as needed based on policy and/or demands.
  • In conjunction with the DCF, provide support and consultation to the biological families of foster children to enhance the child’s relationship with family members.  Encourage regular contact and visitation between children and family members as indicated in the case plan.  Seek to involve family members in plans and decisions regarding the child.
  • Collaborate with DCF, community organizations and service providers as appropriate.
  • Recruit, screen, study, approve and monitor foster homes to ensure safe, quality care and compliance with policies.
  • Participate in the coordination and implementation of a training schedule for youths, foster parents, and caregivers.
  • Attend all necessary meetings including Foster Care Reviews, treatment planning meetings, intake and discharge planning meetings.
  • Provide transportation for children to visits, appointments, court, meetings, school, work, etc. as needed.
  • Assist with recruitment events, appreciation celebrations, group activities, and any other HopeWell events.
  • Participate in after hours on-call system to include routine 48 hour visits, emergency response, hospital coverage, and unexpected needs that arise.
  • Conduct children’s and foster parents’ file reviews to monitor compliance with EEC regulations.
  • Maintain and submit required reporting logs as requested by Central Office.
  • Facilitate support group and training for foster parents as needed.
  • Provide all pertinent paperwork, receipts and necessary information to ensure timely and accurate processing of billing, reimbursements, client support expenses, purchases, etc.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in social work or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred
  • Social work experience with children and families required
  • Minimum of one-years’ experience providing case management and/or counseling services to children, adolescents and families
  • Eligibility for Massachusetts Social Work License required (Not Applicable in the state of Connecticut)
  • High level accuracy and personal accountability for the quality and impact of work
  • Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
  • A high level of professionalism in work and interpersonal interactions with both internal and external contacts, presents to others as organized, informed, and approachable
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well;
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Driver’s license and vehicle required
  • Ability to work with diverse populations.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office. Ability to navigate and document in clinical computerized patient care records.

 

Additional Requirements

  • This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program

 

Benefits

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

 

$5,000 sign on bonus will only be offered from September 2023 to December 2023.

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Social Worker – Roxbury, MA – Sign On Bonus $5,000 Starting at $45K Apply Now

Social workers apply a child-centered, family-focused, trauma-informed approach to working with children and families. Social workers do this by providing therapeutic interventions, advocacy, counseling, guidance and community connections. Social workers carry caseloads of children and others carry caseloads of foster families based on the needs of the program. Individuals and families served include children, foster families, birth families, kinship caregivers. Social workers are responsible for ensuring child safety and well-being, as well as quality foster care in accordance with out-of-home placement practices, DCF policies and EEC regulations.

 

Starting Salary: $45,000

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct ongoing clinical assessments and evaluations of children’s and foster parents’ progress and needs.
  • In conjunction with the treatment team, develop a written treatment plan for each child outlining specific goals and when/how these goals will be met.
  • Maintain case files and documentation for children, foster families and biological families in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
  • Visit with children weekly and foster parents monthly or as needed based on policy and/or demands.
  • In conjunction with the DCF, provide support and consultation to the biological families of foster children to enhance the child’s relationship with family members.  Encourage regular contact and visitation between children and family members as indicated in the case plan.  Seek to involve family members in plans and decisions regarding the child.
  • Collaborate with DCF, community organizations and service providers as appropriate.
  • Recruit, screen, study, approve and monitor foster homes to ensure safe, quality care and compliance with policies.
  • Participate in the coordination and implementation of a training schedule for youths, foster parents, and caregivers.
  • Attend all necessary meetings including Foster Care Reviews, treatment planning meetings, intake and discharge planning meetings.
  • Provide transportation for children to visits, appointments, court, meetings, school, work, etc. as needed.
  • Assist with recruitment events, appreciation celebrations, group activities, and any other HopeWell events.
  • Participate in after hours on-call system to include routine 48 hour visits, emergency response, hospital coverage, and unexpected needs that arise.
  • Conduct children’s and foster parents’ file reviews to monitor compliance with EEC regulations.
  • Maintain and submit required reporting logs as requested by Central Office.
  • Facilitate support group and training for foster parents as needed.
  • Provide all pertinent paperwork, receipts and necessary information to ensure timely and accurate processing of billing, reimbursements, client support expenses, purchases, etc.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in social work or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred
  • Social work experience with children and families required
  • Minimum of one-years’ experience providing case management and/or counseling services to children, adolescents and families
  • Eligibility for Massachusetts Social Work License required (Not Applicable in the state of Connecticut)
  • High level accuracy and personal accountability for the quality and impact of work
  • Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
  • A high level of professionalism in work and interpersonal interactions with both internal and external contacts, presents to others as organized, informed, and approachable
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well;
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Driver’s license and vehicle required
  • Ability to work with diverse populations.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office. Ability to navigate and document in clinical computerized patient care records.

 

Additional Requirements

  • This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program

 

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

 

$5,000 sign on bonus will only be offered from September 2023 to December 2023.

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Master’s Level Clinician – Pittsfield & Lee, MA – Sign On Bonus $5,000 Starting at $55K Apply Now

The Berkshire County, Family Stabilization and Support Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-10 children/adolescents/families within the Berkshire County.  This position will provide individual and family counseling and advocacy services to each client.  In addition, the clinician will make referrals to community services for each child/adolescent/family.

 

STARTING SALARY: $55,000

 

LOCATIONS: Berkshire County                                       

* Remote

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Report to Clinical Supervisor
  • Provide clinical counseling services for 7-8 children/ adolescents/families.
  • Provide a minimum of two weekly individual/family counseling sessions for each child/adolescent/family.
  • Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals.
  • Advocate on behalf of child/adolescent/family with other community programs.
  • Participate in co-leading time-limited groups, as needed.
  • Make referrals to other community agencies such as clinics, employment/vocational centers, etc.
  • Provide ongoing support for family members when a referral has been made to an outside agency.
  • Submit weekly case notes and monthly reports to supervisor.
  • Provide on-call services during the week and weekend
  • Other duties as required by director and immediate supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Masters level required; License preferred; license eligible
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting working with children, adolescents and families with severe behavioral, social and emotional difficulties
  • Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and families, including experience navigating children’s systems and supports within the community.
  • Knowledge of and training in child development and children’s mental health experience.
  • Nonjudgmental ability to foster self-sufficiency in families using problem-solving and practical skills.
  • Ability to establish trusting relationships through compassion, empathy and insight.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
  • Computer proficiency including ability to work with email and word processing software
  • Effective teamwork skills
  • Scheduling flexibility
  • Good listening skills
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
  • Daily access to an automobile is required.
  • Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.
  • A valid MA State Driver’s License.
  • Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
  • Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
  • Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program.

 

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.

 

To apply, please send a resume with the subject line as the position you are applying for to career@hopewellic.org. Thank you!

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Shared Living Caregiver Learn More

The overall role of a Shared Living Caregiver is to establish a safe home where the individual can be empowered to develop relationships within the home and within their community. The Caregiver will need to provide and advocate for the individual to experience opportunities for self-determination and independence. Assist them to become active members in their community and encourage the development of friendships and relationships, as well as maintain existing relationships with family and friends.

Caregivers will become an essential part of the individuals’ life and through modeling and teaching will empower them to maximize their independence. They will assist the individual to maintain optimal health, which could include the oversight and assistance with their medications, medical and psychiatric appointments. Caregivers need to be strong advocates for individual’s and when a crisis occurs, evaluate and report this to the Shared Living team, as well as assist the individual to work through their crises.
Caregivers, depending on the individual’s ability and training needs, could be supporting the individual in the management of their funds and/or following a financial teaching plan. They will attend and provide input at the individual’s planning meetings with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and assist them in setting goals based on their life desires.
Lastly, caregivers will need to participate in mandatory and elected trainings as deemed necessary by DDS and the Shared Living team. The mandatory trainings are as follows, but are not limited to:

Requirements

  • First Aid (2 Years)
  • CPR (2 Years)
  • Infection Control
  • COVID-19
  • DDS Mandated Reporter
  • Fire Safety & Safety Plan
  • Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS)
  • Health Observation Guidelines – Signs & Symptoms of Illness
  • 509 Healthy Eating Habits
  • Unique Support needs of the individual
  • Individual Service Plans (ISP) Goals & Objectives

If Applicable:

  • Medication Treatment Plan (MTP)
  • Guidelines/Behavior Plan
  • Supported & Protective Devises

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this opportunity. Please contact Vienna Monestime at vmonestime@hopewellinc.org

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