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Opportunity for advancement
Social Worker Child and Adolescent Services – Early Intervention Program (REACH)
Location: Franklin County - Greenfield, North Quabbin Part-Time
General Responsibilities
Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, demonstrating integrity and loyalty to the organization’s mission and goals.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in interactions with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
Adhere to attendance policies and maintain a reliable presence.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Routine Responsibilities
Deliver home-based early intervention services, serving as a service coordinator for an assigned caseload while meeting expected billable hours.
Participate in developmental eligibility assessments for children from birth to age three, as mandated by the Department of Public Health (DPH).
Evaluate personal/social developmental milestones in children and assess the psychosocial functioning of families enrolled in the program.
Develop and implement tailored teaching strategies and activities to support children’s developmental progress, learning styles, and personal/social growth, including environmental adaptations to foster autonomy.
Design and implement overall developmental programs for children, functioning as a generalist as needed.
Provide individual or couples counseling and support to parents as requested.
Address family dynamics and needs, coordinating with service coordinators, team leaders, and other REACH/community providers as required.
Facilitate parent/family groups, including short-term and support groups, when necessary.
Collaborate with team members and external medical, social service, and educational staff to ensure comprehensive care.
Teach parents and caregivers treatment strategies, offering counsel, advocacy, and training while fostering partnerships.
Facilitate parent/child playgroups on an as-needed basis.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in compliance with program, ServiceNet, and regulatory standards.
Provide consultation to other agencies or service providers regarding individual children, clinical expertise, or early intervention practices.
Conduct intake visits and community developmental screenings as required.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested.
Position Qualifications
Current infant/adult CPR and First Aid certifications.
Compliance with all DPH health requirements, including a negative TB screening.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and professional license.
Submission of a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to ServiceNet.
Ability to obtain and maintain Massachusetts DPH certification as an Early Intervention Specialist within three years of hire.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Must have reliable transportation to provide home and community-based visits within the catchment area.
Ability to lift infants and small children up to 40 pounds.
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