Direct Care Adult Mental Health

CHD Careers

  • Holyoke, Massachusetts
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Supporting clients' activities of daily living, administering medications as needed, Advocating for individuals within various community settings, and providing opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHolyoke, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://chd.org

    Description

    CHD’s Adult Mental Health division is looking for new team members! Currently hiring Residential Support Specialists to provide direct care to our clients. The program works with adults in the community who are suffering from various forms of mental illness. We are looking for people who have an interest in psychology and a firm belief that all members of our community should be treated with dignity and respect.

    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, administering medications as needed,
    • 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
    • The ideal candidates will have a desire to work with members of our community who have mental illness

    Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
    • Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license
    • Ability to complete medication administration training (MAP)
    • Preferred candidates have active CPR and First Aid Certifications.
    • All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process

    Pay rate: $20/hour.

    Schedule: Ideal candidate will be available evenings and weekends. 2nd and 3rd shift positions are now open.

    Success Factors:  Strong interpersonal skills, Empathy for others, demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs, Ability to work well within a team model and independently.  Display engagement with participants and co-workers, empathetic and understanding approach to those served.

    At Center for Human Development, (CHD), 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!  

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