4 Residential Support Specialist Intermediate Care $17 Jobs in Chicopee, MA
Center for Human Development is Hiring a Residential Support Specialist Intermediate Care $17 Near Chicopee, MA
** Residential Support Specialist Intermediate Care $17**
**Job Category****:** Direct Service **Requisition Number****:** RESID04151 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
CHD is seeking experienced care givers to provide direct support to two adults living in an intensive residential setting. The individuals served live with developmental disabilities and present co-occurring challenging behavioral issues. Support Specialists provide residents with opportunities to maximize independence, community engagement and rehabilitation while assisting with activities of daily living, administering medication, and informal counseling.
**Requirements** Ideal candidates will have at least two years of strong community-based human service experience with a similar population, the ability to provide structure, support and physical redirection, empathy for others and a commitment to those with significant needs. Must have a vehicle available for work purposes as well as ability to complete agency-sponsored first aid, CPR and medication administration training. CPI or other training in managing difficult behaviors is strongly preferred.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Summary
Full Time
$52k-64k (estimate)
04/28/2024
05/16/2024
chd.org
AMHERST, MA
100 - 200
1972
JANE BANKS
$5M - $10M
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About Center for Human Development
The Center for Human Development, Inc. (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. With over 70 programs and services, CHD is Western Massachusetts largest and most successful social service organization, delivering a broad array of critical services with proven effectiveness, integrity and compassion. CHD has been helping people build strong, productive relationships since 1972. Each year, our community based social service and behavioral health programs reach over ...18,000 people in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We currently employ more than 1,400 professionals across all of our locations. Working in local communities, and partnering with local agencies, we provide focused, personalized services that promote real and lasting change. CHD is driven by a focus on excellence and a spirit of innovation. As a non-profit organization, our only motivation is helping people create successful lives. All of our relationships are rooted in respect for our clients, for the communities we are honored to serve, for our colleagues, and for all the lives we touch.
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