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Advocates · 1 day ago

Direct Service Worker- Male Only

Dedham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19/hr - $19/hr

1+ years exp

Advocates is seeking a Direct Service Worker to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. In this entry-level role, you will assist residents in their daily activities, provide guidance, and ensure medication management while fostering community integration.

Addiction TreatmentCommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings

Document progress towards treatment plans

Perform interventions with clients that address their identified goals and result in skill development

Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers

Communicate program participant’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes

Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to clients

Identify and address community integration issues for clients with supervisor’s direction

Monitor and document medication administration

Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment for clients

Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift

Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within the Divisions expected timelines

Attend and actively participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings (CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP)

Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed

Qualification

Crisis ManagementMedication ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCultural CompetenceCommunication SkillsBasic Computer ApplicationsCoaching SkillsJudgement SkillsTeam-oriented