Direct Service Worker
The Direct Service Worker at Confidential Client provides essential support to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges by supervising daily activities, assisting with medication management, and facilitating community integration. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring a safe environment, and delivering crisis intervention as needed. The position emphasizes a person-centered approach within a supportive, inclusive nonprofit setting.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Social work.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Direct Service Worker to support residents in a social‑work residential program. This is an entry‑level, hands‑on role working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance‑use challenges.
- Supervise daily activities and provide consistent support, guidance and role‑modeling to program residents
- Follow individualized treatment plans and document progress toward goals
- Monitor and document medication administration and safe storage procedures
- Assist residents with finances, community integration, and accessing local services
- Participate in treatment planning, staff meetings, and communication with other providers
- Maintain a clean, safe, and home‑like environment for residents
- Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services when needed
- Complete required paperwork, reports and trainings within established timelines
- Remain alert and engaged during scheduled shifts
Schedule & Compensation
- Starting pay: $18.50 / hour (estimated annual pay: $34,504)
- Schedule: Thursday–Monday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Employment type: Full‑time
(Compensation is posted here in compliance with applicable state pay‑transparency rules.)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree OR High school diploma + 1 year related experience accepted
- Valid driver’s license, access to an operational and insured vehicle, and willingness to transport clients as needed
- Strong interpersonal, judgment and coaching skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills for documentation and communication
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, client‑centered, team environment
- Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort serving diverse populations is strongly preferred
Required Training & Certifications
- Maintain required certifications and core trainings (examples: CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP or equivalent) as directed by the program
About Our Client
Confidential Client is a nonprofit, mission‑driven organization providing comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, and other life challenges. The organization uses a person‑centered approach to promote independence, dignity and inclusion for the individuals it supports.
Why Apply
- Hands‑on experience in social work and community support services
- Meaningful, mission‑driven work with opportunities for professional development
- Collaborative, team‑oriented environment focused on respectful, person‑centered care
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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