Elder Services Coordinator

Hiring Company: Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly
Location: Jamaica Plain, MA

Job Description

To assess elderly for all Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly programs; to coordinate and monitor the participation of elders in the various programs; and to advocate with external agencies on behalf of the elders, when necessary.

Major Duties:

1. Visit elderly:  to perform intakes of new referrals, and to make assessments as to appropriate placement in LBFE programs, and visit unmatched elders.

2. Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to match elders with volunteers and monitor progress of the relationships.

3. Invite elders to participate in holiday programs and social events, coordinate responses, and report to Assistant Director on needs for these events.

4. Plan with Assistant Director and the Volunteer Coordinator the coordination of all program events.

5. Monitor elders’ participation in all programs.

6. Act a liaison with other elder service agencies, hospitals, etc.

7. Work as advocate, as needed, for our elderly friends to assure access to appropriate elder services.

8. Work with the Volunteer Coordinator in the recruitment, interviewing, placement and  evaluation of work study, coop, field study and student interns.

9. Work closely with staff in all matters relating to program, volunteers, elderly, development,  office procedures, etc. as needed.

10. Work all major holidays.  We provide visits and meals to 400-500 elders on Thanksgiving,  Christmas, and Easter/Passover.

11. Maintain files on all elders in programs and compile statistics in timely fashion.

Requirements/Qualifications

1. Love for the elderly
2. College degree
3. Familiarity with elder services
4. Computer proficiency
5. Willingness to drive agency vehicle for various programs.
6. Team player
7. Organizational skills

Contact Information

Resume and cover letter with salary requirements should be sent to: www.boston.littlebrothers.org 

Resource Specialist

Hiring Company: Children's Hospital
Location: Boston, MA

Job Description

32 hours/ week, Monday-Thursday 3:00-10:00, Friday 3:00-9:30

For the eleventh year in a row, Children's Hospital Boston has been ranked the best hospital specializing in pediatric care in the nation, according to a survey by U.S. News & World Report. It is the largest pediatric medical center in the United States and is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School (HMS). In addition to providing comprehensive health care to children in our inpatient and outpatient facilities, many of our full-time physicians hold faculty appointments at HMS.

The Children’s Hospital Emergency Psychiatry Service is seeking applicants with an interest in mental health/psychiatry/social work for the position of Resource Specialist. The Resource Specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist patients in psychiatric crisis and their families.  S/he is responsible for gathering initial information from families and assisting clinicians during the emergency evaluation process.  The Resource Specialist will become familiar with psychiatric services both inside and outside the hospital, and will work in conjunction with the clinical staff to help connect families to appropriate care.  Opportunities are also available for involvement in ongoing research projects.  Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged to apply.

This is a permanent benefited position.  It is ideal for a recent graduate who is interested in eventually pursuing an advanced degree in a mental health field.  This position requires a 2 year commitment.

 

Contact Information

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to: Kate Ginnis, LICSW, Associate Director of Emergency Psychiatry, Children's Hospital Boston, Katherine.ginnis@childrens.harvard.edu

Salary Information: Generous benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, as well as tuition reimbursement for qualified programs.

Housing Specialist

Hiring Company: Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc.
Location: Boston, MA

Job Description

Responsible for assisting women, made homeless by domestic violence, secure permanent housing, and providing post-shelter stabilization services to assist with maintaining stability after placement. The Housing Specialist will assess the housing needs of program participants, collaborating with agency staff and Residential-based organizations to assist them in achieving the goal of finding safe, affordable, permanent housing.

This position is an exempt position and reports to the Director of Residential Services.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Social Work or Counseling preferred, or three years experience in Residential-based housing programs.
• Knowledge of government and Community-based housing programs and social service agencies.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred.
• A minimum of two years of case management experience.
• Familiarity with issues of domestic violence and its impact on families.
• Previous experience working in a residential program a plus.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and maintain resources in the Community.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and dependable automobile required.
• Flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends required.

Must complete mandated 40-hour domestic violence training (or provide documentation of training), in addition to other trainings, as required.

Additional Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and dependable automobile required.

Contact Information

Apply to Human Resources: hr@casamyrna.org FAX: 617-521-0105

Salary Information: 35K

3 Case Coordinators

Hiring Company: North Charles, Inc
Location: Somerville, MA

Job Description

North Charles, Inc. is seeking a full-time Case Coordinator to provide mental health and dual diagnosis counseling services to adults in our Aggressive Treatment and Relapse Prevention program.  Assists with improving independent living skills, medication, documentation, on-call coverage, and coordination with mental health professionals. 

Requirements/Qualifications

Experience in mental health and dual diagnosis or social services preferred.

Contact Information

Please send resume and cover letter: North Charles, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 955 Massachusetts Ave., 5th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, E-mail: hr@northcharles.org, Fax: (617) 876-9760

Mental Health Residential Counselor

Hiring Company: Riverside Community Care
Location: Dedham, Medway, Melrose, Milford, Newton, North Grafton, Wakefield, MA

Job Description

Riverside Community Care is a large, long established and growing, non-profit healthcare and human services organization. We offer a wide range of clinical and rehabilitative programs in over 60 communities in eastern and central Massachusetts.  Our staff provides community-based mental health care, mental retardation services, substance abuse treatment, and specialized health and social services.  Riverside is well known for high quality services, excellent clinical supervision and staff training, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits. For additional information about Riverside visit our web site at: www.riversidecc.org.

Position Summary:  Residential counselors work as part of a team providing guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports which allow adults who have long term mental illness to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community, and develop the skills necessary for more independent living. Interactions between staff and consumers are guided by an appreciation for those being served as unique individuals and as adults. We believe that the heart of residential services lies in the ability to provide individualized support in a community setting that is based on each consumer's strengths, interests and needs.

The overnight counselor has primary responsibility for maintaining a safe milieu at night, performing assigned administrative and household duties, and for initiating the morning routines and consumer supports at the beginning of the day.  Awake and asleep positions available.

Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelors degree or 3 years related experience, the ability to communicate in and comprehend the English language, including clearly documenting consumer progress and activities in program records, ability to work independently and to function as a member of a team. Valid driver's license and dependable transportation required.

Contact Information

Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Office, Riverside Community Care, 450 Washington Street, Suite 201, Dedham, MA  02026 Fax: 781-320-3603, Email: jobs@riversidecc.org, Job Code: CPMHC