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    Residential Counselor - Springfield, United States - Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.

    Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.
    Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. Springfield, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Job DescriptionResidential Counselor | SHINESpringfield, MA*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply *EOE M/F/D/V

    The Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. Founded in the Hispanic community, we value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community. The Mission of the Gándara Center is to promote the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations, through innovative, culturally competent behavioral health, prevention, and educational services. Empowering Lives. Restoring Families.

    We are looking for a Direct Care Worker for our SHINE Young Adult Housing Program. This role calls to maintain a youth-centered, safe and therapeutic environment within an overnight emergency shelter setting for young adults experiencing homelessness. The Direct Care Worker ensures that program participants follow all program rules and expectations and receive necessary support services and ensures that emergency situations are handled and reported in a professional manner.

    Job Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • At least one year of experience working in a related field dealing with youth preferred.
    • Must have valid driver's license.
    • Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records.
    • Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.
    • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

    Preferred Skills

    • Good communication skills both verbal and in writing.
    • Ability to deal with conflict in an appropriate manner.
    • Ability to master First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving, Fire Safety and crisis intervention
    • Ability to maintain proper attendance.
    • Sound judgment.
    • Work well as a team member.
    • Must be able to physically walk rounds of the property.

    Benefits

    • Retirement Plan 403(b) Employer Match
    • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
    • Paid vacations
    • Paid holidays
    • 8 discretionary days a year
    • Mileage reimbursement

    The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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