Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

Retirement Plan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance Paid vacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days Mileage Reimbursement

Additional Benefits:

Career Growth Opportunities Culturally Diverse population Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Family Worker

Work Location: Springfield, Ma

 

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

We're looking to bring a Family Worker on board to provide treatment interventions with children and families within the R.I.S.E./DYS Program, whose mission is to strengthen, expand and integrate a comprehensive system of community-based, culturally competent behavioral health and complementary services for children with serious emotional and behavioral health needs and their families. The Clinician will work in tandem with outreach caseworkers and peer mentors using designated clinical treatment models.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assess the needs and strengths of families requesting support; engage and support families using a strength-based approach; The Point of Contact when it comes to organizing family Visits Supervise Family Visits Facilitate public awareness of the DYS; support development and implementation of a robust outreach plan to proactively bring families into the DYS understandin; engage with court clerks, probation officers, juvenile court judges, . Host family, youth and group support groups for program participants and their families; engage parents in leadership development activities such as workshops/trainings; provide family members with connections to mutual support networks; Bridge between Clinical and Programmatic (Liaison)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor level Experience and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a community-setting using a family-centered, strength-based approach Must be available for weekend and evening hours Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency requirements for driving history records and criminal background checks Exceptional demonstrated interpersonal and writing skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Corel; and related office technology Bilingual, especially in Spanish/English, strongly preferred

 

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training