Direct Care Adult Mental Health Job Category: Direct Service Requisition
Number: DIREC005188 Posting Details Full-Time Adult Mental Health -
Springfield Springfield, MA 01109, USA Job Details Description Full time
direct care staff needed to provide services to program participants
that live in a group home setting in the community. All shifts
available. Responsibilities include supporting clients\' activities of
daily living, administering medications, 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. Ideal
candidate will have a Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent experience;
strong 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 necessary. Must have a
vehicle for work use and current driver\'s license; ability to complete
medication administration training. All candidates must complete and
pass background record screening process. Qualifications Skills
Preferred CPR Certif, Current - Expert First Aid Certif, Current -
Expert Medication Admin, Current - Expert Behaviors Required
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail
Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details
necessary to get the task done well Team Player: Works well as a member
of a group Motivations Required Growth Opportunities: Inspired to
perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Ability to
Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to
the success of a project or the organization Education Required High
School or better.