Mental Health Support Specialist — Direct Service Worker

internal-advocatesinc; Marlborough Junction (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is hiring a Direct Service Worker in Marlborough Junction, MA. This entry-level position supports individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges, supervising daily activities and assisting with medication management and community integration.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and experience in behavioral health. Schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2pm–10pm, with a starting rate of $19.00/hour and a commitment to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; or High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of related experience.
• Experience 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.
• Diversity understanding preferred.

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

Judgement

Coaching

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocates is hiring a Direct Service Worker in Marlborough Junction, MA. This entry-level position supports individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges, supervising daily activities and assisting with medication management and community integration.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and experience in behavioral health. Schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2pm–10pm, with a starting rate of $19.00/hour and a commitment to a