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The Greater Fall River Hot Jobs List – March 16, 2018
Support & Stabilization Specialist – Fall River Deaconess Home
Job Type: Full-time
The Fall River Deaconess Home is committed to both the youth and families within our communities. We are currently seeking a Support & Stabilization Specialist to work in a supportive environment and join our treatment team in providing quality and comprehensive services to youth and families in their homes, schools and communities.
Deaconess Home is a private, non-profit, community based agency serving young women and their families with a comprehensive continuum of residential, educational, and supportive services. With offices in New Bedford and Fall River, the Support & Stabilization component of the program provides services within the communities of the Southeast Region of Massachusetts.
Compensation and Benefits:
This is a full time position with excellent benefits, including medical and dental coverage, a 403(b) thrift plan with an employer match, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick leave, and partial payment for a gym membership to Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Working with young adults to assist to learn and navigate available resources in the community including DTA (food stamps, cash benefits, home base), shelters, food banks, WIC, Social Security, housing, health care (mental health services, obgyn/family planning, primary care)
• Consult with other community based resources such as state agencies, schools, medical and other mental health professionals when necessary
• Provide therapeutic mentoring for young woman and other family members providing them with age appropriate activities, stability and social skills
• Provide interim family and individual counseling to youth and families awaiting long term therapeutic services
• Facilitate therapeutic and educational groups with youth
• Connect youth and families to lifelong connections and services within the community
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings
• Complete all necessary documentation
Qualifications:
Master’s level education in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services or a related field required. Individuals are required to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle, proof of vehicle insurance, and to pass all necessary background checks.
Application Process:
• Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume’. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required education:
• Master’s
Required license or certification:
• Driver’s License
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
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