Forensic Outreach Worker

Adult Mental Health - Springfield
Springfield, MA 01109, USA

Description

CHD is seeking candidates to provide direct outreach services to persons served who live independently in the community and have a history of, or current, forensic involvement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting persons served in activities of daily living
• Administering medications as needed
• Advocating for individuals' within various community setting
• Providing opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery.
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with persons served and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus.
• Liaise with professionals in the criminal justice system, including but not limited to the Department of Mental Health, police department, probation department, attorneys, house of corrections, etc, in order to provide support to the individual an...