Direct Care - New Milford

Center for Human Development (CHD)•New Milford, CT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Direct Care Staff for its Compass residential program in New Milford, Connecticut. Compass House provides a positive, supportive community setting for people with persistent psychiatric conditions, including individuals with ongoing challenges living in the community and a history of repeated psychiatric hospitalizations. The program helps residents build daily living skills, integrate into the community, engage socially, and participate in recreational activities, supporting independence and well-being. Working as part of the Agency’s team model, Direct Care Staff help maintain open communication, support, and accountability among coworkers. They provide a supportive residential environment for people with mental health and substance abuse histories, encouraging participants to grow and live as independently as possible. The role includes direct services to clients in a community group home, support with activities of daily living, monitoring self-administered medication, advocacy in community settings, and person-centered informal counseling and guidance. The position is scheduled for the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour. CHD offers dental, health, and life insurance, paid time off, earned vacation time, and paid holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Registered and insured vehicle available for work purposes.
Approval through criminal background and driving checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring conditions.
A desire to work with community members experiencing mental illness, substance abuse struggles, or both.
Caring, compassionate, and committed approach.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with computers.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to program clients living in a community group home.
Support clients’ activities of daily living and monitor clients’ self-administration of medication.
Advocate for individuals in community settings and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery.
Develop professional, 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.