Direct Care Staff - Hartford (All male)

CHD Careers•Hartford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Direct Care Staff to join our Community Integration Services (CIS) residential program in Hartford, CT. Our direct care staff establish life-changing relationships with our participants and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery. This is an ALL MALE CLIENT and ALL MALE STAFF group home. The CIS program supports high risk, dually diagnosed men requiring 24/7 supervision, including those on the Sex Offender Registry or transitioning from long term hospitalization. Services are tailored to individual needs, with the goal of enabling independent community living. Staff provide education and support to improve ADL’s, social engagement, wellness and coping skills for a healthy lifestyle. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Staff to join our team in providing essential care for individuals with complex behavioral needs, including those exhibiting challenging sexual behaviors.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.
Approved criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Caring, Compassionate, Committed

Responsibilities

Establish life-changing relationships with participants.
Provide opportunities to optimize independence, rehabilitation, and recovery.
Provide 24/7 supervision for high-risk, dually diagnosed men.
Provide education and support to improve ADL’s, social engagement, wellness, and coping skills for a healthy lifestyle.
Provide essential care for individuals with complex behavioral needs, including those exhibiting challenging sexual behaviors.