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Are you looking for a job that uses your passion for helping others?

Are you seeking a HYBRID role? 

If yes, we are looking for you! 

Who we are looking for: 

Are you the Service Coordinator we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth!  

Justice Resource Institute’s Community Based programs have sites throughout the state of Massachusetts. JRI has been voted by their employees as The Top 100 Places to Work by the Boston Globe the last 9 years in a row! We have an exciting opportunity for our Taunton Family Networks program. We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to serve families in the Taunton region.  

Family Networks is the Lead Agency for the Department of Children and Families. Lead agency social workers collaborate in partnership with DCF to identify, secure and monitor services. Our mission is to identify and secure the highest quality, most effective and family-focused supports and services for children and families. Family Networks is responsible to support families in accessing a wide range of in-home or out of home services that best match their individual needs. We also recognize the necessity to have diverse and culturally competent treatment providers. We believe and support interventions designed in a way that assist a family with becoming self-reliant, enhancing their ability to maintain success independently. The Family Networks team provides ongoing case management, facilitates regular team meetings and monitors progress every step of the way. 

Service Coordinators in partnership with DCF, develop and manage a comprehensive network of DCF contracted services and non-DCF community supports for children and their families. Network services include an array of family-based services, residential programs, group homes, independent living programs, intensive foster care, community supports, and other flexible support services. Service Coordination includes monitoring budget, identifying services, monitoring goal obtainment of persons served, program development and contract compliance. 

JRI is also offering a SIGN ON BONUS for all new Employees! 

Bilingual a plus!! We offer a bilingual bonus to any candidate who speaks, reads and writes in a different language other than English. 

Why JRI? 

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. See more about JRI here https://fb.watch/rc7MWy_ZNT/ 
• After completion of this training, this role is 1 day in the office, and 4 days work from home. 
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:
 

• Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

• Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills, strong organizational abilities and be able to participate in and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Candidates with prior experience working in residential or community-based settings with children and families are preferred.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.