NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency, is currently seeking a Transitional Specialist for our Intensive Residential Treatment Program located in Westborough, MA.

The IRTP's are short-term locked facilities serving male and female youth who are referred through the Department of Mental Health (DMH). NFI’s IRTPs are state-wide residential programs for adolescents who have a serious mental illness and/or severe emotional and/or behavioral disturbances.

The Transitional Specialist is responsible for connecting clients to services offered in the program and in the community which meet the needs of the consumers.

Hourly: $23.00/hr

Job Responsibilities:

• Find providers in the community for client post-discharge
• Act as a liaison between client and outside service providers (such as group homes and potential school placements) to coordinate visits to these agencies when a client is preparing for discharge
• Engage client in the community through immersive experience
• Assist client with independent living skills such as obtaining a license or applying for disability
• Follows along with the client for 3 months post-discharge to provide assistance to the client and collaborate with client's providers when needed. This includes visiting client in the community and maintaining contact with parents when necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in social behavioral science; and/or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle is a must.
• Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to get vaccinated against COVID 19 per state regulations

Benefits for full time employees include: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time and Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year.

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