Direct Service Advocate - Entry-Level Mental Health Support

Advocates; Massachusetts; Presencial; USD 22.000 - 29.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Advocates is seeking a Direct Service Worker in Massachusetts to support individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. You will supervise daily activities, provide guidance and role modeling, and follow individualized plans to increase independence.

The role involves medication management, assisting with finances, and helping residents integrate into the community. A High School Diploma/GED is required, and a blended shift (8am-4pm and 2-10pm Tue-Sat) is offered.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree; or High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize basic computer applications.
• Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings.
• Document progress towards treatment plans.
• Perform interventions with clients that address their identified goals and result in skill development.
• Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers.
• Communicate program participant’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to clients.
• Identify and address community integration issues for clients with supervisor's direction.
• Monitor and document medication administration.
• Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment for clients.
• Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
• Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within the Divisions expected timelines
• Attend and actively participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings (CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP).
• Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Driver's license

Formação

High School Diploma/GED

Descrição da vaga

Advocates is seeking a Direct Service Worker in Massachusetts to support individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. You will supervise daily activities, provide guidance and role modeling, and follow individualized plans to increase independence.

The role involves medication management, assisting with finances, and helping residents integrate into the community. A High School Diploma/GED is required, and a blended shift (8am-4pm and 2-10pm Tue-Sat) is offered.