Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Supportive Social Worker in the Kids Stop School age program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Kids Stop School age program with the following:

• Working with a caseload of 10-15 children who have been authorized for Childcare by DCF.
• Routinely meeting with the parent/guardian and DCF Caseworkers.
  
• Routinely visiting with the children at the Childcare centers.
• Consulting with teachers and acts as the liaison between the Childcare Centers, parents/guardians, and DCF.
• Receiving referrals from the DCF and contact Center Directors to establish availability.
  
• Contacting DCF Caseworker for background information.
  
• Contacting parent/guardian to set up Orientation visit at the Childcare Center.
• Attending orientation and assists parent/guardian with enrollment paperwork.
• Meeting approximately monthly with DCF Caseworker and parent.
• Meeting at least weekly with the child and teachers at the Childcare Center.
• Completing the required EEC documentation including a Referral/Contact Log, a 45 Day Assessment and Quarterly Assessments.
• Tracking Authorization end dates and request renewals.
• Assisting in conflict resolution discussions between center and parents.
• Making weekly home visits with parent/guardians or as needed.
• Making Referrals for additional services as needed.

Who are we?

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others.
• You will be able to change a person’s life
• You will expand your experience in various health areas at the same time.
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency.
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment.
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available.

What are we looking for in a Supportive Social Worker?

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. BA in Social Work or equivalent is preferred.
  
• Casework experience and work with children preferred.
  
• Demonstrates an ability to work with team members from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Ability to create a weekly schedule that provides sufficient space to accomplish the responsibilities of the position.
  
• Ability to work independently.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How do I apply to be a Supportive Social Worker?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st – through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.

Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.