Direct Care Staff/Deaf Services-Resident

Center for Human Development (CHD); West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) Meadows Homes is seeking Direct Care Staff fluent in American Sign Language to provide direct services to adults who are deaf and have mental illness, living in the community. The program is located in Springfield, MA, and staff will work on-site at Meadows Homes in West Springfield.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and promoting independence and community integration.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in American Sign Language.
• Must have BA degree; preferred 2 years' experience with people with disabilities.
• MAP certification or ability to complete medication administration training.
• Must have vehicle and valid driver's license; pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Support clients' activities of daily living.
• Administer medications.
• Advocate for individuals in various community settings.
• Provide opportunities to optimize independence.
• Support community integration and guidance.

Skills

ASL fluency

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

BA degree

2 years disability services experience

Tools

MAP certification

Job description

Direct Care Staff - Deaf Services - Residential Services

Job Category:

Direct Service Requisition Number: DIREC04226 Full-Time Meadows Homes

West Springfield, MA 010892577, USA Job Details Description CHD Meadows

Homes is seeking Direct Care Staff who are fluent in American Sign Language. Must provide direct services to adults with mental illness whom are deaf and live independently in the community. The program is located in Springfield

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting clients' activities of daily living
• Administering medications
• Advocating for individuals' within various community settings
• Providing opportunities to optimize their independence
• Provide guidance and opportunity for community integration

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must be fluent in American Sign Language, have education in deaf culture, must be caring, patient and committed to supporting clients, ability to work well within a team model and independently. Must be able to be self - motivated and communicate needs with the house supervisor.

Computer skills necessary. Must have a vehicle for work and a current driver's license; be MAP certified or the ability to complete medication administration training. All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process.

Candidate must have BA degree, preferred 2 years' experience working with people with disabilities. Pay rate: $21/hour