RESIDENTIAL - Direct Care Support - Will Train! Entry Level!

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc.; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. is hiring for positions that assist individuals with chronic behavioral health disorders. This entry-level role offers training and involves helping clients with daily living activities and medication management.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain MAP and CPR certifications within the first three months. Opportunities are available for full, part-time, and on-call work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 or 4-year Degree in related field preferred.
• Relevant experience preferred, will train.
• MAP and CPR and First Aid Certified or obtain certification within 3 months.
• 3 years recent experience with elder population or chronic disability for Program Assistant at Day Health.
• Valid Driver’s License with insured vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the population living with chronic behavioral health disorders.
• Help with daily living activities and medication management.
• Provide outreach services as needed.

Skills

Behavioral health assistance

Medication administration

Outreach services

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 or 4-year Degree in related field

Job description

2nd and 3rd Shift Differential!

Will Train! Entry Level! No experience needed!

Residential and outreach provides assistance in the population living with a chronic behavioral health disorder with daily living activities, passing medications in accordance with MAP, while providing outreach as needed. Available in our Acute Services, Addiction Services, Family Services and Adult Community Services. Positions available full and part-time and on-call/per-diem.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 or 4-year Degree in related field preferred
• Relevant experience preferred, will train
• MAP and CPR and First Aid Certified, or obtain MAP and CPR and First Aid certification within first 3 months of employment
• For Adult Day Health, Program Assistants are required to have 3 years of recent experience working with elder population or chronically disabled
• Valid Driver’s License with a reliable, properly insured vehicle required for business use (not required for Program Assistant at Adult Day Health)