Direct Service Worker - Empower Residents & Build Independence

Advocates; Northborough (MA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Advocates is seeking a Direct Service Worker to support individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. In this entry-level role, you will supervise daily activities of program residents, provide ongoing guidance and role modeling, and follow individualized plans to increase independence.

You may assist with medication management, finances, and community integration. The position starts at $18.50/hour with a Sunday through Thursday 2pm-10pm schedule.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree; or High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of related experience.
• Experience working in the Behavioral Health Field.
• 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

Judgement

Coaching skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Team-oriented

Formação

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da vaga

Advocates is seeking a Direct Service Worker to support individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. In this entry-level role, you will supervise daily activities of program residents, provide ongoing guidance and role modeling, and follow individualized plans to increase independence.

You may assist with medication management, finances, and community integration. The position starts at $18.50/hour with a Sunday through Thursday 2pm-10pm schedule.