Outreach Worker Holyoke

CHD Brand; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Health and Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A community-oriented human services provider is seeking an Outreach Worker in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The role involves engaging with individuals who have mental health diagnoses and providing direct support in daily living activities, advocacy, and fostering independence. Ideal candidates will possess a college degree in human services, strong communication skills, and a commitment to serving individuals with significant needs. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a college degree in human services or related discipline.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving individuals with significant needs.

Responsibilities

• Support persons served in activities of daily living.
• Advocate for persons served within various community settings.
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with persons served.

Skills

Empathy for others

Strong written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work within a team

Computer skills

Education

College degree in human services or related discipline

Job description

Location: CBFS Holyoke, 494 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 3211, USA

The Outreach Worker will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary ACCS team model, sited in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Outreach Workers are the primary caseworker for a number of persons served, providing direct services to individuals with mental health diagnoses who live independently in the community. Outreach workers focus on engaging persons served to help maintain both their physical and mental health, supporting their activities of daily living, advocacy, and providing opportunities to optimize independence, rehabilitation and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Supporting persons served in activities of daily living
• Advocating for persons served within various community settings
• Providing opportunities to optimize independence, rehabilitation, and recovery
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with persons served and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a college degree, preferably in human services or related discipline; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; empathy for others; a demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs; the ability to work well within a team model and independently
• Computer skills are necessary
• Candidates must have a vehicle for work use and a current driver's license
• All candidates must complete and pass a background record screening process

Benefits

Take advantage of a competitive hourly rate of $21.00 as well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays.

About Us

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 celebrate differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. CHD is multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language.

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