Overview:

BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs. We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are capable of amazing things and deserve our best. We support them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
• up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
• 11 paid holidays
• up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Assist with connecting client to medical care, insurance enrollment, medical appointments and other appropriate social, mental health and financial services.
• Perform ongoing needs assessments and care planning with clients.
• Conduct assessments on eligible patients using qualified tools.
• Develop specific care plans with patients and their supports
• Develop and provide appropriate supportive referrals in focused areas for clients in need of services.
• Create linkages and closed loop referrals to DCOs and other partners.
• Provide transportation, interpretation, information and education and access assistance.
• Fulfill charting and data collection duties.
• Conduct home visits and transport clients to and from appointments (i.e. Legal, immigration, social services, medical, etc.) as needed and/or assigned by supervisor.
• Perform community education services.
• Attend community meetings whose focus will be health issues and access to service for people in the Brockton area.
• Establish and maintain a good rapport and harmonious relationships with staff, clients and other program-related individuals.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and trainings to expand knowledge of SMI and SUD and be current on new developments as required by supervisor or designee.
• Perform duties consistent with agency/program policies and procedures.
• Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
• Perform other related work duties as needed or as required by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in human service field desired.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Experience working directly with SMI and SUD population strongly desired.
• Familiarity with harm reduction theories, psychosocial rehabilitation, and the recovery philosophy desired.
• Ability to multi-task required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment required.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Outlook required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and have own means of transportation.
• Familiarity with Greater Brockton Community desired
• Travel: Up to 30 percent

EEO: We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.