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1st/2nd Shift Direct Care

Springfield, MA, USA

309 Days ago

Job Description


Join our mission-driven team at MHA and make a real difference!

We're looking for compassionate, reliable, and supportive individuals to empower adults impacted by homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma, and/or addiction in their journey toward recovery and independent living.

Direct Care Workers will provide a supportive environment in a community residential setting, empowering the participants who have been impacted by homelessness, psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, and/or addiction in achieving their vision of recovery and rehabilitation, focusing on strength and resiliency through person-centered planning. They will perform responsibilities professionally, in accordance with MHA's Core Values (Respect, Integrity, and Compassion), organizational mission, policies, practices, program funding and applicable regulatory agency guidelines.

Shift: Part-time, 24 hours, Sun/ Mon 7a-3p, Fri 3p-11p

What You'll Do:

  • Support participants with daily routines (cooking, cleaning, hygiene, etc.)
  • Teach life skills and promote independence
  • Provide transportation to appointments or activities
  • Encourage self-advocacy and connect participants to community resources
  • Facilitate group activities and house meetings
  • Respond to health or behavioral concerns using supportive strategies
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety protocols

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • human services experience is preferred
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation to utilize during work hours
  • Auto insurance with your name listed as an insured driver on the policy
  • Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
  • Patience, compassion, and the ability to adapt to participant needs
  • Ability to pass background checks and required certifications (MAP, CPR, First Aid)

Qualification

High School or equivalent

Key Skills Required

AdvocacyCleaningCommunicationCompassionCookingDocumentationEncourageFacilitateFirst AidHuman ServicesInsuranceLife SkillsMental HealthRehabilitationResiliencySupportiveTransportation

Job Overview


Job Function: Hospital / Healthcare

Job Type: Part Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Mental Health Association - Western MA

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: http://mhainc.org

Location

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