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Outreach Worker Jobs in Holyoke, MA at Center for Human Development (CHD)
Title: Outreach Worker
Company: Center for Human Development (CHD)
Location: Holyoke, MA
Outreach Worker Holyoke Job Category: Direct Service Requisition Number:
OUTRE005419 Full-Time Rate: $21 USD per hour Holyoke, MA 010403211, USA
Job Details The Outreach Worker will work within a dynamic,
multidisciplinary ACCS team model, sited in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Outreach Workers are the primary caseworker for a number of persons
served, providing direct services to individuals with mental health
diagnoses who live independently in the community. Outreach workers
focus on engaging persons served to help maintain both their physical
and mental health, supporting their activities of daily living,
advocacy, and providing opportunities to optimize independence,
rehabilitation and recovery. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting persons served
in activities of daily living Advocating for persons served within
various community setting Providing opportunities to optimize
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 college degree, preferably in human services
or related discipline; 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 All candidates must
complete and pass a background record screening process. Take advantage
of a competitive hourly rate of $21.00 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.??
Qualifications Skills Preferred Medication Admin, Current-Expert First
Aid Certif, Current-Expert CPR Certif, Current-Expert Behaviors
Preferred Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or
integrity Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Innovative:
Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
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 Motivations Preferred Ability to
Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to
the success of a project or the organization Self-Starter: Inspired to
perform without outside help Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when
granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Education
