Direct Care Adult Mental Health

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

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) seeks Residential Support Specialists to provide direct care to adults with mental illness in community-based group homes, guided by dignity, respect, and person-centered principles.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, administering medications as needed, advocating for clients, and building supportive relationships to promote independence, rehabilitation, and recovery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete Medication Administration Training (MAP).
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients in group home settings in the community.
• Assist with activities of daily living and administer medications as needed.
• Advocate for clients and support independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
• Develop professional relationships with clients and provide person-centered guidance.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

MAP

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CHD’s Adult Mental Health division is looking for new team members! Currently hiring Residential Support Specialists to provide direct care to our clients. The program works with adults in the community who are suffering from various forms of mental illness. We are looking for people who have an interest in psychology and a firm belief that all members of our community should be treated with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities:

• Daily activities include providing direct services to program clients living in a group home setting in the community
• Supporting clients' activities of daily living, administering medications as needed,
• Advocating for individuals within various community settings, and providing opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with clients and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus
• The ideal candidates will have a desire to work with members of our community who have mental illness

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license
• Ability to complete medication administration training (MAP)
• Preferred candidates have active CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process

Pay rate:$20/hour.

Schedule: Ideal candidate will be available evenings and weekends. 2 nd and 3 rd shift positions are now open.

Success Factors: Strong interpersonal skills, Empathy for others, demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs, Ability to work well within a team model and independently. Display engagement with participants and co-workers, empathetic and understanding approach to those served.

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

CPR Certif, Current

Expert

First Aid Certif, Current

Expert

Medication Admin, Current

Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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