Outreach Worker

CHD Brand; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,500

Benefits package (Health, Dental, Life

Paid time off

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in Springfield, MA is seeking Outreach Workers for our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS), funded through the Department of Mental Health. You will engage in assertive outreach, assessment, treatment planning, skill-building, and health monitoring to help participants live independently.

Pay rate is $20 per hour with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, paid time off and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with population preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferred (required for DC II, or additional experience).
• High School diploma required.
• Preferred candidates are bilingual (English/Spanish), with ability to read/write fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assists participants with activities of daily living e.g. personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, money management, etc.
• Transports participants in matters related to service delivery, e.g. medical appointments, shopping, job interviews, vocational program, banking, laundry
• Administer medication accordance with MAP policies and procedures
• Maintains records in accordance with standard format and timetables to include assessment and progress reports/service notes, incident reports, money disbursements, and other specialized documentation as required
• Provides for and participates in recreational activities, e.g. dining out, spectator sports, movies, etc. for the participants
• Participates in the development of treatment plans of those served

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking Outreach Workers for our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS), located in Springfield, MA. ACCS is funded through the Department of Mental Health and is a multidisciplinary outreach approach for persons served in need of psychiatric and other services living independently in the community. This involves active engagement including assertive outreach, consistent assessment and treatment planning, skill building, symptom management, addiction treatment, and behavioral and physical health monitoring and support.

A generous sign on bonus of $1,500 makes this an opportunity you do not want to pass up!

YOUR ROLE AS DIRECT CARE:

ACCS teams include licensed clinicians, RNs, housing specialists, substance use specialists, direct care staff, and peer/family specialists. The Team works collaboratively to provide person-centered, evidence-based services in support of Persons’ treatment goals. The Direct Care Staff assists participants in need of psychiatric services acquire the skills necessary to live independently in the community. You will work within the Agency’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among co-workers.

REQUIRMENTS:

• At least one year experience working with population preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferred (required for DC II, or additional experience)
• High School diploma required
• Preferred candidates are Bilingual (English/Spanish), with ability to read/write fluently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists participants with activities of daily living e.g. personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, money management, etc.
• Transports participants in matters related to service delivery, e.g. medical appointments, shopping, job interviews, vocational program, banking, laundry
• Administer medication accordance with MAP policies and procedures
• Maintains records in accordance with standard format and timetables to include assessment and progress reports/service notes, incident reports, money disbursements, and other specialized documentation as required
• Provides for and participates in recreational activities, e.g. dining out, spectator sports, movies, etc. for the participants
• Participates in the development of treatment plans of those served

Pay Rate: $20/hr

Take advantage of a $1,500 sign on bonus complimented along with a phenomenal benefits package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.