Direct Care Staff Training + Employment

Copper Country Mental Health; Houghton (MI); Hybrid; USD 26,973 - 27,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Copper Country Mental Health is hiring for the position of Direct Care Staff in Houghton, Michigan. The role involves supporting adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities through daily assistance and recreational activities.

Successful candidates will receive paid training, with flexible scheduling options for full-time or part-time work across Houghton, Ontonagon, or Baraga Counties. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily personal needs.
• Encourage recreational activities in community and home.
• Complete training before working directly with consumers.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Copper Country Community Mental Health (CCMH) is offering a 2½ week paid training class in Houghton, Michigan to provide Direct Care to Adults with Mental Illness and/or Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

The Direct Care Staff (DCS) course will be offered to successful candidates who are interested in joining a team that assists CCMH clients with daily personal needs and recreational activities in the community and home setting. Upon successful completion of the class, you will begin working with consumers in your choice of a full-time or part‑time schedule, and in your choice of Houghton, Ontonagon or Baraga Counties.

WHAT WE OFFER

Your 2½ weeks of training time is paid.

Full‑time staff:

• $19.87 per hour starting wage.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off and more.

Part‑time/call‑in staff:

• $19.58 per hour starting wage.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Class begins in Houghton, Michigan on Thursday, July 9, 2026 and runs through Friday, July 24, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• A desire to learn and care for others with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

INTERESTED

Enroll in class by selecting APPLY NOW.

Copper Country Community Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about other CCMH job opportunities, visit us at 901 W. Memorial Drive, Houghton, Michigan, call [phone], or visit our website at cccmh.org.