Residential Direct Care Staff DMHAS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) seeks Residential Direct Care Staff to support young adults in CHD’s DMHAS residential programs. You will help residents cope with serious mental illness, trauma histories, and co-occurring disorders while guiding them toward independence and recovery.

Responsibilities include responding to individual needs, ensuring safety, and facilitating routine activities and community outings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred.
• At least 21 years old.
• Ability to pass certification for CPR, First Aid.
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record.
• Approved criminal background check (CORI).

Responsibilities

• Support residents in understanding and coping with serious mental illness and emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Assist residents in learning skills for greater independence and recovery.
• Respond to individualized resident needs balancing safety and treatment goals.
• Travel to medical appointments, shopping, outings, and pick up medication as required.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Committed

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking Residential Direct Care Staff to join CHD’s DMHAS residential programs. This program serves young adults with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring alcohol and drug disorders, and individuals with histories of trauma. Our programs are intended to provide a safe, therapeutic living environment.

Your role as Residential Direct Care Staff:

You will support the individuals in understanding and coping with serious mental illness, emotional/behavioral challenges, and/or recovery from substance abuse while assisting them in learning and acquiring the necessary skills for greater independence. As staff, you will respond to the individualized needs of each resident, balance the needs and priorities of personal safety, keep a focus on individual treatment goals, and assist in developing the skills necessary for independent living. Travel to bring individuals to medical appointments, shopping, outings, and pick up medication from pharmacy is a requirement of this role.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
• At least 21 years old
• Ability to pass certification for CPR, First Aid
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.
• Approved criminal background check (CORI)

Success Factors:

Caring, Compassionate, Committed: If these three words describe you, then a career at CHD may be in your future. Successful staff can also find opportunities within our large and diverse system of care for lateral and upward mobility. Written and verbal communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work with computers.

Residential locations are throughout Chicopee, East Longmeadow and West Springfield, MA.

Take advantage of a competitive compensation package starting at $20.00/hr. As well as a phenomenal benefit 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, 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.