Direct Service Worker: Mental Health & Community Support

Advocates; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Direct Service Worker in Dedham, MA. This entry-level role supports individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

You will work on a team to supervise daily activities, provide ongoing guidance, and help residents increase independence by following individualized plans. You will assist with medication management, finances, and community integration, while maintaining a safe, home-like environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates is seeking a Direct Service Worker in Dedham, MA. This entry-level role supports individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

You will work on a team to supervise daily activities, provide ongoing guidance, and help residents increase independence by following individualized plans. You will assist with medication management, finances, and community integration, while maintaining a safe, home-like environment.