Direct Care

CHD Brand; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Health and Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking direct care workers to join the Adult Day Health program in our Springfield, MA office. The role includes assisting participants with daily living activities and organizing recreational activities while building supportive, person-centered relationships.

Positions available as part-time and full-time roles; CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver's license required, plus background check clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Empathy for others.
• Commitment to serving those with significant needs.
• Ability to work well within a team model and independently.
• Must have a current driver's license and ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• All candidates must complete and pass background record screening.

Responsibilities

• Support participants' activities of daily living, organizing and implementing recreational activities.
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with participants and providing informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Team player

Driver's license

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Medication Administration

Job description

Adult Day Health
Springfield, MA 01103, USA

Description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a part time and full time Direct Care workers to join our Adult Day Health (ADH) program working in our Springfield office.

Direct care support specialists will provide direct services to participants at an Adult Day Health program working with adults with various medical and psychological needs.

Responsibilities

• Support participants' activities of daily living, organizing and implementing recreational activities
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with participants and providing informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Empathy for others
• Demonstrate commitment to serving those with significant needs
• Ability to work well within a team model and independently
• Must have a current driver's license and ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid
• All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process

Schedule:

Pay rate is $20/hr. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

At Center for Human Development, (CHD) Care Finds a Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

Preferred

CPR Certif, Current

Expert

First Aid Certif, Current

Expert

Medication Admin, Current

Expert

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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