Residential Direct Care Staff DMHAS
About The Position
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking Residential Direct Care Staff to join CHD’s DMHAS residential programs. This program serves young adults with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring alcohol and drug disorders, and individuals with histories of trauma. Our programs are intended to provide a safe, therapeutic living environment. Your role as Residential Direct Care Staff: You will support the individuals in understanding and coping with serious mental illness, emotional/behavioral challenges, and/or recovery from substance abuse while assisting them in learning and acquiring the necessary skills for greater independence. As staff, you will respond to the individualized needs of each resident, balance the needs and priorities of personal safety, keep a focus on individual treatment goals, and assist in developing the skills necessary for independent living. Travel to bring individuals to medical appointments, shopping, outings, and pick up medication from pharmacy is a requirement of this role. Caring, Compassionate, Committed: If these three words describe you, then a career at CHD may be in your future. Successful staff can also find opportunities within our large and diverse system of care for lateral and upward mobility. Written and verbal communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work with computers. Residential locations are throughout Chicopee, East Longmeadow and West Springfield, MA. At Center for Human Development, Care Finds a Way: The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. Connect with our team today! If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
- At least 21 years old
- Ability to pass certification for CPR, First Aid
- Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
- Approved criminal background check (CORI)
Responsibilities
- support the individuals in understanding and coping with serious mental illness, emotional/behavioral challenges, and/or recovery from substance abuse while assisting them in learning and acquiring the necessary skills for greater independence
- respond to the individualized needs of each resident
- balance the needs and priorities of personal safety
- keep a focus on individual treatment goals
- assist in developing the skills necessary for independent living
- Travel to bring individuals to medical appointments, shopping, outings, and pick up medication from pharmacy
Benefits
- Dental
- Health and Life insurance
- Paid time off
- earned vacation time
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
