Direct Service Worker: Empower Lives & Recovery

Advocates; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates in Newton, MA seeks an entry-level Direct Service Worker to support residents with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Starting at $19.00/hour, the role involves supervising daily activities, providing guidance, and assisting with medication management and community integration.

Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2pm–10pm. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent with one year related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma/GED with 1 year related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• 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 and have access to an insured vehicle for transporting clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of treatment plans and attend treatment meetings.
• Document progress towards treatment plans.
• Perform interventions to address goals and develop skills.
• Provide linkage with program staff and other providers.
• Communicate participants’ progress and changes in daily notes.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance and supervision to clients.
• Monitor community integration issues with supervisor guidance.
• Attend core trainings (CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer basics

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree; or HS diploma with 1 year related experience

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Advocates in Newton, MA seeks an entry-level Direct Service Worker to support residents with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Starting at $19.00/hour, the role involves supervising daily activities, providing guidance, and assisting with medication management and community integration.

Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2pm–10pm. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent with one year related experience.