Direct Care - Relief

CHD Careers•Springfield, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The youth referred to our congregate care settings have complex behavioral health profiles and histories that require 24/7 supervision. As a Relief Direct Care Staff member, you are a vital professional who actively carries out our therapeutic philosophy. While you are hired under a specific residential program, you possess the versatility to work within other CHD Congregate Care Programs as required by your direct supervisor. You will report to the Program Manager (or designee) and work collaboratively with the program team, the youth, their family, DCF, and other supporting agencies to play an instrumental role in each child's stay.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills, deep empathy for others, and a commitment to serving youth with significant needs.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team model.
Essential computer skills for documentation.
Must pass all required background record screening processes (CORI).

Nice To Haves

Versatility to work within other CHD Congregate Care Programs as required by your direct supervisor.
Flexibility to pick up any of our three main shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, or 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining a structured, safe, secure, and therapeutic environment that builds on the youth's strengths to foster self-regulation skills.
Deliver behavior health treatments that strictly align with each youth’s specific treatment plan.
Respond to the daily care and treatment needs of all youth in a manner that is respectful of and responsive to diversity across all human characteristics.
Perform all core job functions standard to the shift you are covering (e.g., on overnight shifts, you are expected to do regular bed checks and remain awake and alert at all times).