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Case Worker/Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist — CASASTART (Exempt)

The primary role of the CASASTART Caseworker is to provide prevention and intervention strategies engaging eligible/high-risk youth to reduce their exposure to alcohol/drugs and criminal activity by delivering enhanced case management services. Program components include: social support/intensive case management, family services, educational services, afterschool and summer activities, mentoring, incentives, community policing and enhanced enforcement, and juvenile justice intervention.

The CASASTART Caseworker will serve five District Offices and one Satellite Office within the Boston Metro Region.

Reports to: Regional Contract Manager

Positions Managed: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain mutually respectful, long-term relationships with clients and their families
Assist DYS Casework Staff in ensuring family engagement during community placement and, when appropriate, provide time specific, direct family contact for reducing revocation events
Meet with DYS caseworkers to identify possible CASASTART clients
Perform intake interviews and needs assessment.
Assist with the development of the clients’ Individual Service Plan
Design and implement individualized youth development strategies to ensure that prescribed support services are provided to clients in a logical, timely and effective manner
Identify resources and establish a referral system within and among community agencies designed to support youth and families
Make appropriate referrals for services determined in needs assessment and ongoing involvement with youth
Maintain proper and complete documentation of all meetings, releases, referrals and other paperwork
When necessary, transport clients in a safe manner
Provide client advocacy
Coordinate recreational activities for clients
Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss progress towards goals and to modify ISPs as needed
Maintain all required documentation such as previous and current services provided, progress notes, referrals, assessment and follow-up for review
Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly statistics, narrative, and activity reports as needed
Provide enrollment and disenrollment data via Virtual Gateway BSAS ESM system
Assist with conducting community outreach by planning and executing social and educational events and outings in conjunction with Resource Development Specialist
Make home visits at least once per month
May consult with DYS Director of Substance Abuse Specialist for programmatic supervision

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, psychology or related field
Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum two years of professional experience working with adolescents, families and /or substance abuse issues
Microsoft Office skills
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and to meet deadlines in a timely fashion
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work independently

All candidates are required to:

Must have a valid drivers license
Must possess a vehicle
Must be able to work a flexible working schedule, including evenings and weekends

To apply for this job, please send your resume and cover letter to Diana Thompson at dthompson@roxburyyouthworks.org and in the subject line include "Casastart."

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