A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Valid MA Class D Driver's License, College Student enrolled in Social Work Degree SUMMARY The City of Chicopee's Council on Aging Department is hiring an Intern who will assist COA Outreach Coordinator and other staff members in providing social services and application assistance to Chicopee seniors, age 55 and older, and their caregivers. Facilitates access to appropriate resources and services, including, but not limited to: fuel assistance, food stamps, housing, transportation, housing, legal services, financial planning, adult day health programs, nursing homes, and Senior Companion Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE
Shadows Outreach Coordinator and learn how to assist older adults applying for SNAP and fuel assistance. Observes all outreach support groups, including Grandparents as Parents, Grief Support Group, Alzheimer's Support Group, and Memory Connections. Acquires applications/forms/instructions for public/private programs, explains entitlement and benefit programs, and explains application procedures and appeals process, and explains eligibility requirements. Assists elders and caregivers in filling out necessary and appropriate forms and applications. Completes other duties as requested by the Council on Aging Assistant Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid MA Class D Driver's License.•Required College Student enrolled in Social Work Degree.•Required
BENEFITS
The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the following: Recurring Sick Time, Vacation, Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement Plan, and more…
HOW TO APPLY
If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following: 'I ndeed Apply '
OR Select:
" D ownload Application" under "Tools" Human Resources Department Chicopee City Hall•2nd Floor 274 Front Street Chicopee, MA, 01013 Questions?
Phone:
(413) 594-1510
Email:
Recruiting@chicopeema.gov The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Application Question(s): Are you currently in process of attending college for a Social Work degree?
