Direct Care Shelter and Housing

Center for Human Development, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) is seeking team members for Diversion, Shelter and Housing Programs in Springfield, MA.

You will provide direct services to clients in one of our shelter models, with daily tasks including supervising participants and promoting housing stability. Responsibilities include enforcing guidelines, motivating participants, and coordinating with caseworkers and housing staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Background check

Bilingual encouraged (Spanish/Creole)

Education

High School or better

Job description

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.

CPR Certif, Current

Expert

First Aid Certif, Current

Expert

Medication Admin, Current

Expert

Education

High School or better.

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