Talent.com
Advocates
Direct Service Worker- Male OnlyAdvocates • Newton, Massachusetts, USA
No longer accepting applications
Direct Service Worker- Male Only

Direct Service Worker- Male Only

Advocates • Newton, Massachusetts, USA
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Starting Rate: $19.00/hour

Schedue: Tuesday through Saturday 3pm 11pm

Come join the Advocates team as a Direct Service Worker! In this entry-level role you will support individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. As a Direct Service Worker you will work collaboratively on a team to supervise the daily activities of program will provide ongoing support guidance and role modeling to program residents following individualized plans to increase independence and achieve goals. You will also be responsible for medication management assisting with finances and helping residents integrate into the community.

Who We Are

At Advocates we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental mental health or other life challenges.

Werea nonprofit mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach empowering the individuals we support to make choices build independence and live full meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect compassion and inclusion and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates we value the ideas experiences and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Second Shift

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 participants 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 supervisors 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree; or High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of related experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal judgement and coaching skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to utilize basic computer applications.
  • Desire to thrive in a fast-paced client-centered team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Must hold a valid drivers license have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
  • Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.


Required Experience:

IC


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Create a job alert for this search

Direct Service Worker- Male Only • Newton, Massachusetts, USA

Similar jobs

Delivery Driver - Be Your Own Boss

DoorDashBellingham, MA, United States

DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day.As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a var... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Aspire Living & LearningSalem, NH, United States
Full-time

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it.For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as th... Show more

 • Promoted

Project Worker

Hebrew SeniorLifeDedham, MA, United States
Full-time

Housekeeping PositionProvide daily cleaning based on company quality standards, including floor/carpet care to households and public areas.Set up for events and work on miscellaneous projects as di... Show more

 • Promoted

General Service Worker

Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA, United States
Full-time

Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 gr... Show more

 • Promoted

Social Worker

TradeJobsWorkForce02476 Arlington, MA, US
Full-time

Social Worker Job Duties: Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client, a... Show more

 • Promoted

Service Supervisor - CORE and CAT 41 Necessary

Braman Termite and Pest EliminationLowell, MA, United States
Full-time

Service Supervisor Pest Control (Waltham Branch).Looking for a leadership role where you can make an impact while staying hands-on? Braman Termite & Pest Elimination is hiring a Service Supervisor... Show more

 • Promoted

Cashier/Food Service Worker

SodexoFRAMINGHAM, MA, US
$20.50 hourly
Full-time

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY - 20041004.Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred).More details will be provided during the interview process.University students with restrictions on n... Show more

Direct Support Professional - $20-$21 per hour

NEEDS CenterTewksbury, MA, United States
Full-time

Join A Caring Company In A Growing Industry.Sign on bonus of $1,500! ($750 upon hire and $750 after 6 months of employment-- based on hours worked.Pay range: $20-$21 per hour (Pay based on experien... Show more

 • Promoted

Caregiver for immediate hire in Norfolk, MA

Home HelpersNorfolk, MA, United States
Temporary

Home Helpers Home Care office is looking to hire a caregiver for a client in Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas.Responsibilities (will vary by client):.Personal care (bathing, toileting).Communicate... Show more

 • Promoted

Support Staff - Per Diem - Group Homes

Harbor Home CareNashua, NH, United States
Full-time

Location 77 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH, 03062, United States.Description Requirements Summary. Show more

 • Promoted

Group Home Worker

LifeConnectionsAttleboro, MA, United States
Full-time +1

Welcome to LifeConnections! 2026 Best Place for Working Parents Designation! LifeConnections is a behavioral health care provider with residential programs all across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hamp... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Methuen, MA - 144

Waystone Health and Human ServicesMethuen, MA, United States
Full-time +1

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Methuen, MA - 144 Are you a compassionate, dependable person who enjoys helping others? If so, Waystone is currently seeking a dedicated direct care worker to jo... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional

MAB Community ServicesFramingham, MA, United States
Full-time

Are you ready to join a team that is as fun and creative as it is dedicated to making a difference in people's lives? MAB Community Services is currently seeking energetic and passionate Direct Car... Show more

 • Promoted

Internship - Direct Support

The Price CenterNewton, MA, United States
Full-time

Internship at The Price Center.Are you a passionate and caring person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in others' lives? This is the internship for you!.Empowering, encouraging, and ... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Aspire EmploymentNashua, NH, United States
Full-time

Direct Support Professional (DSP).Nashua, New Hampshire, United States.Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization.Employees... Show more

 • Promoted

Laborer (English)

ADEP Group IncDracut, MA, United States
Full-time +1

We are hiring Demo/Asbestos General Laborers for projects throughout Massachusetts.Responsibilities:Conduct various tasks involving physical labor throughout the workday on construction sites throu... Show more

 • Promoted

Level 1 Maintenance Workers

Assurance TechnologyCarlisle, MA, United States
Full-time

Ability to use construction and maintenance equipment, including power tools, hand tools.Collaborate with maintenance team and contractors.Follow written and verbal instructions from maintenance ma... Show more

 • Promoted

Deep Cleaner

Nashoba Brook Bakery | Slow RiseConcord, MA, United States
Full-time

Nashoba Brook Bakery is looking for a Deep Cleaner to handle some daily cleaning tasks in our bakery! This is a full time position that will require power-washing, scrubbing, washing etc.We are loo... Show more

 • Promoted

ASST STORE MGR in DRACUT, MA S15726

Dollar GeneralDracut, MA, United States
Full-time

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees.Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient store locations, distribu... Show more

 • Promoted

Movers needed for 04/08

HireAppNatick, MA, United States
Full-time

Sign up to be matched with daily shifts in logistics and maintenance.HireApp is looking for dependable Movers for upcoming 1099 (Independent contractor) project-based assignments in logistics and m... Show more