Family Engagement Specialist - Child Welfare Engagement Specialist

The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist for the DSS Substance Abuse Engagement Project. The Family Engagement Specialist will support IHR’s mission to develop a comprehensive continuum of care for women, adolescents, and their families who are affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, mental health problems, and violence/trauma.

This position is full-time and is based in Northeastern MA.

Major Responsibilities:

·  Provide outreach and engagement to DSS-involved families in the Northeast region of MA;

·  Develop service plans related to substance use/co-occurring disorders, relapse prevention, recovery support and treatment retention;

·  Work with DSS professionals involved with case;

·  Maintain all written reports and records for DSS-involved families;

·  Meet regularly with Clinical Supervisor;

·  Attend DSS Area Office and Family Network meetings as appropriate;

·  Communicate with Cambridge office through use of shared online calendars, time sheets, and check in/out with Supervisor.

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

·  Advanced degree in social work, counseling or related field, and/or equivalent experience in the substance use disorders treatment or child welfare field;

·  Previous clinical experience in the field of addictions disorders, co-occurring mental health and trauma issues, and child welfare;

·  Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural groups;

·  Experience in community outreach and case management activities;

·  Good organizational and communication skills, both oral and written;

·  Must have a drivers license and a car;

·  Bi-lingual/bi-cultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply.



IHR offers a rewarding work environment with competitive salary, generous benefits and a strong commitment to diversity.  The applicant for this position openly understands & promotes diverse cultures & is aware of personal beliefs & lack of information that could impede cultural sensitivity. IHR will provide cultural competence trainings addressing areas of need.

 

Please send resume and cover letter, specifying position, to Terri Bogage, Institute for Health and Recovery, 349 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 | family@healthrecovery.org