Residential Staff - OVERNIGHTS

CHD Careers•Holyoke, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Residential Staff for our Residential group homes within our Adult Mental Health program sited in the Holyoke and Chicopee, MA areas of Western MA. This opportunity if for an awake overnight schedule. Your role as Residential Staff: The residential direct care team members are the primary caseworker for a number of persons served, providing direct services to individuals with mental health diagnoses who live in twenty-four hour staffed residences. Overnight residential staff focus on engaging persons served to help maintain both their physical and mental health, supporting their activities of daily living, advocacy, and providing opportunities to optimize independence, rehabilitation and recovery.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Must have a vehicle for work use and a current driver's license
Must complete and pass a background record screening process
One year experience working in the human services field, behavioral health and/or recovery supports
Ability to work an awake overnight shift

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in human services or related discipline are preferred
MAP, CPR and First Aid training preferred
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Empathy for others
Demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs
Ability to work well within a team model and independently
Computer skills

Responsibilities

Supporting persons served in activities of daily living
Advocating for persons served within various community setting
Providing opportunities to optimize independence, rehabilitation, and recovery
Develop professional and supportive relationships with persons served and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus