Direct Care Staff - Deaf Services - Residential Services

Job Category: Direct Service

Requisition Number: DIREC
04226

• Posted :
  April 2, 2025
• Full-Time

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Meadows Homes
West Springfield, MA , USA

CHD Meadows Homes is seeking Direct Care Staff who are fluent in American Sign Language. Must provide direct services to adults with mental illness whom are deaf and live independently in the community. The program is located in Springfield

• Supporting clients' activities of daily living
• Administering medications
• Advocating for individuals' within various community settings
• Providing opportunities to optimize their independence
• Provide guidance and opportunity for community integration

Candidate must be fluent in American Sign Language, have education in deaf culture, must be caring, patient and committed to supporting clients, ability to work well within a team model and independently. Must be able to be self - motivated and communicate needs with the house supervisor. Computer skills necessary. Must have a vehicle for work and a current driver’s license;

be MAP certified or the ability to complete medication administration training.

All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process. Candidate must have BA degree, preferred 2 years’ experience working with people with disabilities.

Pay rate: $21/hour

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