Direct Care

Center for Human Development, (CHD), is currently looking for Direct Care staff to join our new Enhanced Medical Group Living Environment (EMGLE) program. This brand new 18-bed facility in East Longmeadow, MA allows you the ability to provide quality care and support to those we serve with a small client ratio. You will work alongside a supportive team of LPNs, and CNAs, providing care and compassion, all the while gaining valuable experience in CHD’s modern EMGLE facility.

The Enhanced Medical GLE (EMGLE) provides a variety of skilled healthcare and supportive services including around the clock nursing and personal care assistance to Persons with mental illness in addition to compounding medical needs. The program serves individuals with layered psychiatric, cognitive, and medical conditions. Several residents are considered high-risk due to histories of psychiatric decompensation, behavioral crises, and medical instability. Presenting challenges have included repeated hospitalizations, boundary violations, aggressive outbursts, and refusal of care

A competitive hourly wage of $20.00 and an attractive benefit package are available with this Direct Care opportunity.

• Cleaning of overall facility/rooms.
• Provides activities of daily living (ADL’s) by assisting with preparing and serving meals, feeding persons served, personal care support, ambulating.
• Transportation of persons served, as needed in program van.
• Provide behavioral support, intervention and de-escalation.
• No Med Pass required!

• CPR and First Aid certified, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, with acceptable driving history.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Meeting physical demands of the role. IE: Ability to lift 45 lbs. or more, stocking supplies, exercising groups, extended periods of walking and/or standing.
• Minimum six months or more experience working in a mental health/behavioral supports field required.
• Participate and successfully complete training requirements in compliance with CHD and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.

• Enthusiasm and passion for the work they do.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written skills and experience with Electronic Health Record Management is a plus.
• Maintain safe work operations by following policies and procedures.

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.

If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities