Adult Mental Health Outreach Position Available In Hampden, Massachusetts

Adult Mental Health Outreach Center for Human Development – 3.3 Holyoke, MA Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Life insurance Qualifications Medication administration Multilingual High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Computer skills Entry level Full Job Description The Outreach Worker will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary ACCS team model, but also be the primary caseworker for a number of participants and provide direct services to program participants with mental health diagnoses who live independently in the community; with a focus on engaging individuals to help maintain both their physical and mental health, supporting their activities of daily living, administering medications as needed, advocacy, and providing opportunities to optimize independence, rehabilitation and recovery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a High school; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; empathy for others; a demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs; the ability to work well within a team model and independently. Computer skills are necessary. Candidates must have a vehicle for work use and a current driver’s license; ability to complete medication administration training. All candidates must complete and pass a background record screening process. Take advantage of a competitive salary of $20/hour as well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few. 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.

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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! #dchire Education Preferred High School or better Skills Preferred CPR Certif, Current First Aid Certif, Current Medication Admin, Current Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.