Direct Support Advocates

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta-T Group seeks Direct Support Advocates to join a 24/7 team supporting homeless families in Worcester, MA. Responsibilities include engaging residents, ensuring safety, assisting with meals, crisis intervention, and maintaining shelter order.

Shifts available are first (7am-3pm), second (3pm-11pm), and third (11pm-7am). CPR/First Aid certification and crisis‑management skills are essential. Prior experience with at‑risk populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous work with homeless individuals and/or families.
• Ability to work alone and manage crises with good judgment and communication.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Able to ascend/descend stairs and lift 5–20 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain appropriate social interactions with residents and assist residents as needed
• Conduct rounds of shelter to maintain safety and security of residents
• Assist with preparation, serving and cleanup of meals during the shift
• Intervene if a resident is in crisis (medical, mental health, interpersonal)
• Complete assigned tasks of shift
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the shelter
• Attend and participate in monthly meetings and any other client required trainings

Skills

Experience with homeless

Crisis management

CPR & First Aid

Stairs & lifting

Job description

With over 36 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.

Our Client is seeking Direct Support Advocates

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

This position is part of a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week team of professionals providing shelter and support for homeless families. We are responsible for the provision of basic services to clients and for the safe day-to-day operation of the shelter. The shelter is located in Worcester, MA.

Our client's current needs are for first shift (7am-3pm), second shift (3pm-11pm), and third shift (11pm-7am).

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Initiate and maintain appropriate social interactions with residents and assist residents as needed
• Conduct rounds of shelter to maintain safety and security of residents
• Assist with preparation, serving and cleanup of meals during the shift
• Intervene if a resident is in crisis (medical, mental health, interpersonal)
• Complete assigned tasks of shift
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the shelter
• Attend and participate in monthly meetings and any other client required trainings

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous work with homeless individuals and/or families, disabilities or other at-risk populations
• Ability to work alone and handle crises with good judgment, adequate communication skills - both written and oral
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend stairs up to three or more sets, frequently move equipment weighing up to 5-20 lbs., and remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Additional Essential Functions

• Sitting, standing, reaching above, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, traversing, thinking, speaking, writing, concentrating, interaction with others.

Company Mission

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Additional Information

Candidates replying to this role also usually have experience or interest in other roles including: Direct Support Professional, DSPs, Care Givers, Aides, Home Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers.