Direct Care Staff - Deaf Services - Residential Services

CHD Brand; Tanglewood (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHD Meadows Homes in Springfield, MA is seeking Direct Care Staff fluent in American Sign Language to provide direct services to adults with mental illness who are deaf and live independently in the community. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, administering medications, advocating for clients, promoting independence, and assisting with community integration.

Candidates should be caring, patient, team-oriented, and able to work independently; a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in American Sign Language.
• BA degree required; 2 years experience preferred.
• MAP certification or ability to complete medication administration training.

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.

Skills

ASL fluency

communication

driving

Education

BA degree

Tools

MAP certification

Job description

Job Category: Direct Service

Requisition Number: DIREC04226

• Posted : April 2, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Meadows Homes
West Springfield, MA 010892577, USA

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

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

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