Direct Service Worker- Male Only

internal-advocatesinc; West Street; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is hiring a Direct Service Worker to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. You will supervise daily activities, provide ongoing guidance, and assist with medication management, finances, and community integration as part of a team on a blended shift.

The role emphasizes respect, compassion, inclusion, and a person-centered approach within a nonprofit, mission-driven organization that values growth and a welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or high school diploma with 1 year related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to utilize basic computer applications.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle for transporting clients.
• Diversity sensitivity and inclusive practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend treatment meetings.
• Document progress toward treatment plans.
• Perform interventions to develop clients' skills.
• Provide linkage with program staff and service providers.
• Communicate progress, mental status, and changes in notes.
• Offer ongoing support, guidance, and supervision to clients.
• Identify community integration issues with supervisor guidance.
• Monitor and document medication administration.
• Maintain a clean, safe home-like environment.
• Remain vigilant during scheduled shifts.
• Complete paperwork, reports, and trainings on time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement

Coaching

Communication

Computer literacy

Team oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Overview

Starting Rate: $19.00/hour

Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 3pm - 11pm; Sunday 9am - 5pm

Come join the Advocates team as a Direct Service Worker! In this entry-level role, you will support individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. As a Direct Service Worker, you will work collaboratively on a team to supervise the daily activities of program residents.You will provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling to program residents, following individualized plans to increase independence and achieve goals. You will also be responsible for medication management, assisting with finances, and helping residents integrate into the community.

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We’rea nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings.


• Document progress towards treatment plans.


• Perform interventions with clients that address their identified goals and result in skill development.


• Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers.


• Communicate program participant’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.


• Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to clients.


• Identify and address community integration issues for clients with supervisor’s direction.


• Monitor and document medication administration.


• Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment for clients.


• Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.


• Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within the Divisions expected timelines


• Attend and actively participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings (CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP).


• Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.

Shift

Blended Shift

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; or High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of related experience.


• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to utilize basic computer applications.


• Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication.


• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.


• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.