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Center for Human Development (CHD)
East Granby, CT, US
Summary
Provide direct services and support for activities of daily living for adults with medical and psychological needs. Develop professional relationships and implement recreational activities with a person-centered focus.
Job Description
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a part time and full time Direct Care workers to join our Adult Day Health (ADH) program working in our Springfield office.
Direct care support specialists will provide direct services to participants at an Adult Day Health program working with adults with various medical and psychological needs.
Responsibilities
- Support participants' activities of daily living, organizing and implementing recreational activities
- Develop professional and supportive relationships with participants and providing informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus.
Requirements & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Empathy for others
- Demonstrate commitment to serving those with significant needs
- Ability to work well within a team model and independently
- Computer skills necessary
- Must have a current driver's license and ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid
- All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process
Schedule:
Part time schedule: Monday - Friday 8:45am-2:30pm
Full time schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Pay rate is $20/hr. 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.
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.
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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.
Founded
1972
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
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.
Founded
1972
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
