Community Outreach Specialist – Sign-On Bonus

CHD Brand; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,500

Benefits package (Health, Dental, Life

Paid time off

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in Springfield, MA is seeking Outreach Workers for our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS), funded through the Department of Mental Health. You will engage in assertive outreach, assessment, treatment planning, skill-building, and health monitoring to help participants live independently.

Pay rate is $20 per hour with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, paid time off and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with population preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferred (required for DC II, or additional experience).
• High School diploma required.
• Preferred candidates are bilingual (English/Spanish), with ability to read/write fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assists participants with activities of daily living e.g. personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, money management, etc.
• Transports participants in matters related to service delivery, e.g. medical appointments, shopping, job interviews, vocational program, banking, laundry
• Administer medication accordance with MAP policies and procedures
• Maintains records in accordance with standard format and timetables to include assessment and progress reports/service notes, incident reports, money disbursements, and other specialized documentation as required
• Provides for and participates in recreational activities, e.g. dining out, spectator sports, movies, etc. for the participants
• Participates in the development of treatment plans of those served

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in Springfield, MA is seeking Outreach Workers for our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS), funded through the Department of Mental Health. You will engage in assertive outreach, assessment, treatment planning, skill-building, and health monitoring to help participants live independently.

Pay rate is $20 per hour with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, paid time off and holidays.