Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.
Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.
Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.
RELIEF STAFF: $20.00 varied shifts, varied locations, Quincy, Braintree, Norwell, Randolph, Weymouth, Brockton residences
As a Residential Rehab Educator/Counselor, assist our Residential Clients experiencing chronic behavioral health issues, with activities of daily living. Help them to develop more independence and improve quality of life.
In a residential group home setting, RELIEF STAFF fill in as needed for regular staff who are absent, for unfilled positions, vacations, leaves, etc
Activities may include: monitoring client activities, grocery shopping, household chores, cooking, personal care, managing finances, client transportation, deescalation of behavioral issues. May administer medication.
Transport clients to appointments or events in the community. Engage them in meaningful activities within the home. Encourage positive behaviors. Help clients to meet individual service plan goals set by a team of medical and other professionals.
After initial training period working at several different homes and becoming familiarized with different houses and clients, choose available shifts based on your schedule and our current needs.
Great opportunity to gain exposure and experience in the mental health field!
Position will require mandatory attendance in a number of our ongoing trainings over a 6 month period:
INITIAL New Hire Orientation with HR /Mon and Tues 8:30-4
FIRST AID/CPR-9a-3p
WORKPLACE SAFETY-9a-4p
MAP, 9-5 or 5-8 ( Recertification)
Special ACCS team orientation 9-3
VITALS, 10-noon
Must pick up at least 1 shift every 60 days in order to remain on our Relief Staff list. Hopefully, you will want to work more and are encouraged to do so .
Position REQUIRES: HS diploma; some college preferred
Interest and /or coursework in Psychology, human services, health care, or related field
Some experience in the mental health care field is preferred. Ability and willingness to attend all mandatory trainings is required
Must have a current valid drivers license in good standing, 1-3 years of driving experience
Must have good communication skills, empathy and ability to work as part of a team
**Those with Current, CPR and MAP certifications, which are highly desirable, will be given first consideration**
CPR/FA certification is required within 3 months of employment and MAP certification will be required within 6 months of employment
Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.
