Direct Care - New Milford

CHD Careers • New Milford, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is hiring Direct Care Staff for its Compass residential program in New Milford, Connecticut. Compass provides a positive, supportive community-based group-home environment for people with persistent psychiatric conditions, mental health and substance abuse histories, and repeated psychiatric hospitalizations. The program helps residents live safely and successfully in the community and develop daily living skills, social connections, community integration, and participation in recreational activities, with the goal of greater independence and well-being.

Direct Care Staff work as part of an agency team, maintaining open communication, support, and accountability with coworkers. They provide direct services and a supportive residential environment, help residents grow and live as independently as possible, and build professional, supportive relationships through person-centered guidance and informal counseling. The position is scheduled for second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off. Pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Registered and insured vehicle available for work purposes.
• Pass an approved criminal background and driving check.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with computers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring conditions.
• Caring, compassionate, and committed approach.
• Desire to work with community members experiencing mental illness, substance abuse struggles, or both.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to program clients living in a community-based group home.
• Support clients' activities of daily living and monitor their self-administration of medication.
• Advocate for individuals in community settings and provide opportunities to support their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery.
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with clients and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus.
• Work within the agency's team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among coworkers.

Benefits

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Earned vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunities for lateral and upward mobility within CHD's system of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED