Direct Care Shelter and Housing

Center for Human Development; Springfield (MA); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in Springfield, MA is seeking new team members for our Diversion, Shelter and Housing Programs. You will provide direct services to clients living in one of three shelter models and supervise participants daily.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with homeless populations, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have a valid driver’s license. Bilingual Spanish or Haitian Creole speakers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience working with a homeless population.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy for others.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license; able to maintain boundaries.
• Background records screening completed and passed.
• Bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish or Haitian Creole are encouraged to apply.

Responsabilités

• Constant supervision of participants within the shelter.
• Motivate participants to maintain apartment/house upkeep.
• Monitor participants adhere to agency guidelines and safety rules.
• Encourage communication with caseworker, employment specialist, and housing specialist.
• Adhere to CHD standards and procedures.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Bilingual: Spanish

Bilingual: Haitian Creole

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with homeless population

Outils

Driver's license

Vehicle for work use

Description du poste

Diversion, Shelter and Housing Programs
Springfield, MA 01108, USA

Description

Our Diversion, Shelter and Housing division is looking for new members to join our diverse and dynamic team. Daily responsibilities include providing direct services to program clients living within one of our 3 different shelter models.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Constant supervision of participants within the shelter
• Motivate participants to maintain apartment/house upkeep
• Monitor participants are adhering to agency guidelines including curfew, unattended children and child safety rules and health and safety guideline
• Encourage participants to maintain constant communication with caseworker, employment specialist, and housing specialist
• Adhere to all other standards as set forth by CHD

REQUIREMENTS

• Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience working with a homeless population
• Strong interpersonal skills; empathy for others; demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs
• Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license; able to maintain clear and distinct boundaries
• All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process
• Bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish or Haitian Creole are encouraged to apply

Take advantage of a competitive rate of $20/hour along with a phenomenal benefits 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

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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