Direct Care Staff - Hartford (Part-time)
About The Position
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking Direct Care Staff at our Sequoia residential program in Hartford, CT. Our residential direct care staff establish life-changing relationships with our participants and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery. Your role as a Direct Care Staff : The Direct Care Staff works within the Agency’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among co-workers. Providing a supportive residential environment for individuals who are challenged by mental health and substance abuse histories in a community-based group home. The Sequoia House specializes in working with individuals that have forensic mental health conditions. Our goal is to provide an environment that encourages program participants to grow and to live as independently as possible.
Requirements
- Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
- All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process
- Current First Aid, CPR and MAP certification preferred
Nice To Haves
- Those having a passion for helping others with kind and a positive approach make for an ideal candidate for the Direct Care role.
- strong interpersonal skills
- empathy for others
- demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs
- ability to work well within a team model and independently.
- good written and verbal skills
- a strong level of compassion to meet the needs of the individuals served.
Responsibilities
- Daily activities include providing direct services to program clients living in a group home setting in the community
- Supporting clients' activities of daily living and monitoring clients' self-administer medication
- Advocating for individuals' within various community settings, and providing opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery
- Develop professional and supportive relationships with clients and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus
Benefits
- Dental
- Health
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- earned vacation time
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
