Direct Care Hiring Event - Thursday, 10/15/26

CHD Brand; Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) is hosting a hiring event in Southwick, MA, seeking experienced Direct Care staff for Meadows Homes. Roles involve assisting adults with daily living, personal care, and community activities in small homes of 2–5 residents.

Responsibilities include daily living support, medication administration with training, documentation, and collaboration with a supportive team. CPR/First Aid and MAP certification are a plus; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct care or personal care assistance is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, compassionate, and professional approach.
• Reliability and flexibility in schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assistance with daily living activities including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation.
• Support individuals with behavioral challenges using positive, person-centered approaches.
• Promote independence, community engagement, and skill development.
• Administer medications and follow individualized care plans (training provided).
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Complete documentation and communicate effectively with team members.

Job description

Center for Human Development, (CHD), will be hosting a hiring event on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 11am-2pm. We are seeking experienced Direct Care staff to work in small residential group homes within our Meadows Homes located in Southwick, MA. We work with adults with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities. Each home has between 2-5 residents. We assist residents with a variety of tasks of daily living, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, going out to appointments, community outings, giving medications, and help with all levels of personal care needs like showering and toileting.

What You'll Do:

• Provide direct care and assistance with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation.
• Support individuals with behavioral challenges using positive, person-centered approaches.
• Promote independence, community engagement, and skill development.
• Administer medications and follow individualized care plans (training provided as required).
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Complete documentation and communicate effectively with team members.

What We’re Looking For:

• Individuals who are comfortable providing personal care assistance.
• Experience supporting people with behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges is preferred.
• A patient, compassionate, and professional approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a commitment to helping others succeed.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have a valid driver’s license (all drivers under the age of 21 must have 1 years of driving history)
• Previous experience working with individuals that have medical and/or behavioral complexities highly preferred.
• Willingness to provide personal care to residents served
• Those holding CPR/First Aid and MAP certification a plus.

We have full-time, part-time and per-diem openings with all shifts available.

Current Openings

• Overnight (Thursday-Saturday): 30 hours, full-time
• First Shift: 32 hours
• Part-Time First Shift: 18 hours
• Monday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM and Tuesday-Saturday 3:00 PM-11:00 PM: 40 hours
• Friday-Saturday 3:00 PM-11:00 PM: 16 hours

Pay rate - $20/hour