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The Student Support Caseworker position is designed to provide intensive case management through the utilization of an array of evidence-based, culturally competent, person-centered, and family centered services, individual mentoring, psychoeducational programming, care coordination, and other family support. This position is a full-time, 40 hour/week position that is embedded in one of New Bedford?s three public middle schools. The person holding this position reports directly to the ASPIRE Program Director and is supported by a bachelor?s level caseworker. \$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Qualifications: A minimum of a Master?s level degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required along with experience working directly with youth, families, and substance use issues In addition, the ability to work with culturally diverse populations Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency?s needs. Provide a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for our clients and families Work in collaboration with team members, clients, and families to implement person-centered and family-centered, recovery-oriented, evidence-based and trauma-informed care Perform intake interviews, needs assessments, and individual service planning Provide psychoeducation and advocacy as appropriate Conduct case management meetings regularly with parents/caregivers and other stakeholders to discuss progress toward client-centered goals and to modify individual service plans as needed Maintain proper and complete documentation of meetings, releases, communication, referrals, and other paperwork Provide advocacy on behalf of the youth and their family Design and implement individualized youth development strategies to ensure that recommended support services are provided in a logical, timely, and effective manner Develop and maintain mutually respectful long-term relationships with families Identify resources in partnership with youth and families, establishing a referral system among community agencies and resources, and supporting youth and families in accessing these resources Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly data Conduct community outreach by planning and executing social and educational events and outings Visit the homes of participating families as appropriate Coordinate with the school to ensure educational requirements are being met Utilize evidence-based interventions, including motivational interviewing skills to empower clients and families with improving their overall health and wellness Monitor and track appropriate outcome measures Maintain case record expectations as required by the agency, funding sources, and accreditation authorities