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Advocates Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker- Male Only in Ashland, Massachusetts
Overview
Starting rate $18.75/hour
Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a residential setting!
The Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker is responsible to be available to and assist the clients during the night and to assist with morning activities as needed.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Shift
Third Shift
Additional Shift Details
10pm-8am Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Responsibilities
Ensure the well-being and safety of clients, fostering a clean, home-like environment.
Remain awake, alert and responsive to the needs of the clients throughout the shift.
Assist clients with morning activities such as preparing for the day, cleaning and cooking.
Provide routine checks according to program procedure.
Develop and document Individualized Action Plans (IAPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and other reviews with the clients.
Communicate program participant's progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
Report significant health, psychiatric or behavioral issues to the on-call staff member.
Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent degree, plus six months' 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.
Must hold a valid driver's 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.
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Job Locations US-MA-Ashland
Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED
Job ID 2024-11390
Organization Advocates
Type Regular Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 30
Business Unit BH Residential
