Job Location : Chicopee,MA, USA
Do you want a rewarding career where every day is different? Do you thrive in an active, hands-on role that lets you engage with the community and help others build independence? The Mental Health Association (MHA) is hiring Outreach Workers to support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders.
Why Join MHA?
✅ Be on the Move – No sitting at a desk all day! You'll be out and about in the community, assisting participants with grocery shopping, errands, and housing needs. ✅ Full-Time Benefits – Enjoy health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and more! ✅ Meaningful Impact – Help individuals find safe housing, develop independent living skills, and live fulfilling lives in the community.
What You'll Do
🔹 Assist participants in finding and maintaining housing, working with landlords, and ensuring stable living conditions. 🔹 Teach and model essential independent living skills like budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and socializing. 🔹 Provide reliable transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities. 🔹 Work with healthcare providers, Social Security offices, and other community resources to support participant needs. 🔹 Respond to emergencies, ensuring participant safety and well-being.
Schedule
🕐 Shifts: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM 📅 Days off: Friday/Saturday OR Sunday/Monday (dependent on assigned caseload)
Requirements
✔️ A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and a safe, reliable vehicle. ✔️ A compassionate, patient, and adaptable individual who enjoys working independently. ✔️ Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills. ✔️ Ability to pass CPR and first aid certification (training provided).
✔️ Ability to pass a background/CORI check. ✔️ High school diploma or equivalent preferred; six months of experience in human services is a plus!
Benefits
🌟 Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) 🌟 Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays) 🌟 Retirement Plan (403B, IRA) 🌟 Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) 🌟 Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
If you're looking for a career where no two days are the same and you can make a real difference, apply today!