The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Senior Caseworker to join our Residential Supports Programs (RSP) in Torrington and Waterbury, CT. The RSP Outreach Caseworker is a support specialist who actively supports the philosophy of the agency and maintains a high level of commitment to clients. The Senior Caseworker provides a supportive relationship to clients in need of daily services. The goal is to provide a flexible range of supportive services that assist individuals with mental illness, substance use problems and co-occurring disorders to live in the community as independently as possible. The services we provide are recovery oriented, culturally sensitive to the needs of the individuals we serve, their families and the community at large within an overall managed system of care. Together we address needs regarding mental health, substance use, and housing and facilitate independent living in the community.

REQUIRMENTS

Going between both Torrington and Waterbury offices to support clients and assist with coverage Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution preferred High school diploma or GED required Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check Approved criminal background check (CORI) Assist additional clients when short staffed (call outs, vacations, LOA, etc) Assist with programmatic needs Assist with coverage if Program Manager is off

SUCCESS FACTORS

The Senior Caseworker should actively support the philosophy of the Agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program consumers and staff.

Personality traits should include:

Cheerful, outward-going personality High energy level Philosophical commitment to the concept of human potential Supportive and goal orientated Assertive and confident Performs well under stress and in the event of crisis Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member Able to separate personal values from consumer issues Able to uphold professional boundaries

SCHEDULES

1st shift, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Days on:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Days off:

Saturday, Sunday Pay rate is $22.50/hr. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

(CHD)

CARE FINDS A WAY

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.