Outreach Worker Job at Mental Health Association, Inc., Chicopee, MA

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  • Mental Health Association, Inc.
  • Chicopee, MA

Job Description

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. ~  Flexible Work Within a Set Schedule – While shifts are typically 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM, we offer slight flexibility in start and end times based on caseload. ~  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.   What We’re Looking For: 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). High school diploma or equivalent preferred; six months of experience in human services is a plus! Schedule: ~ Typical shifts: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM OR 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM ~  Days off: Friday/Saturday OR Sunday/Monday (dependent on assigned caseload) 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! About Mental Health Association, Inc.: What We Do MHA (Mental Health Association) helps people live their best life. We provide access to therapies for emotional health and wellness; services for substance use recovery, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury; services for housing and residential programming, and more. With respect, integrity and compassion, MHA provides each individual served through person-driven programming to foster independence, community engagement, wellness and recovery. Why It Matters The youth, adults, seniors and families we serve want the same things in life as anyone: to have friends, work, go to school, have meaningful relationships, express themselves (and be heard), and be accepted in their community for who they are. With our help and resources from a caring community, people can live their potential, in their community, every day. How We Think Starting in the 1960s, MHA’s groundbreaking efforts and advocacy helped to transition people away from institutional living to a life in our community. This became a model for the deinstitutionalization movement. Today, our leadership continues to advance awareness of mental health conditions and needs at local, regional and national levels. We drive compassionate care for those challenged by mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, homelessness, acquired brain injury and more.

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