Direct Care Adult Day Health

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Direct Care Staff to join our team at Hawthorn Adult Day Health program located in West Springfield, MA. The Hawthorn program is dedicated to helping people live life to the fullest. We provide medical services, plan social activities, or simply offer supervision so the regular caregivers of the individuals we serve can attend to other responsibilities.

Your role as a Direct Care Staff

As a Direct Care team member, you will be working with adults with various medical and psychological needs. Supporting client's activities of daily living, organizing and implementing recreational activities including community outings, creating professional and supportive boundaries and utilizing problem solving skills

Requirements Include

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience in the Human Services field is a plus.
• Ability to pass certification for CPR and First Aid.
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.
• Approved criminal background check (CORI)
• Pass the preplacement work physical.

Success Factors

Caring, Compassionate, Committed: If these three words describe you, then a career at CHD may be in your future. Successful staff can also find opportunities within our large and diverse system of care for lateral and upward mobility. Written and verbal communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work with computers.

Shift available: Full time opportunity, Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

Pay rate is $20.50/hr. and includes 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.

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!