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.

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What You’ll Do

Come join Confidential Client as a Direct Service Worker supporting individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. In this entry-level, full-time role you will work with a multidisciplinary team to supervise and support the daily activities of program residents, follow individualized plans to increase independence, and help clients integrate into the community.

• Participate in development of treatment plans and attend treatment and weekly staff meetings
• Document progress toward treatment goals and maintain accurate daily notes
• Perform interventions that build client skills and support identified goals
• Provide linkage and communication with other program staff and external service providers
• Monitor and document medication administration
• Assist clients with household tasks, finances and community integration efforts
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, role-modeling and supervision to residents
• Ensure a clean, safe, home-like environment and remain alert during shifts
• Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services when needed
• Complete required paperwork, reports and trainings within division timelines
• Attend and maintain required certifications (CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP)

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (or HS Diploma + 1 year related experience)
• Excellent interpersonal, judgment and coaching skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use basic computer applications for documentation
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle, and be willing to transport clients as needed
• Demonstrated competence and cultural sensitivity serving diverse populations is strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment

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Schedule & Compensation

• Starting rate: $18.50 / hour (estimated annual equivalent shown on source: approx. $37,099)
• Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Employment type: Full-time

Note: Salary shown reflects the starting hourly rate from the source posting. Final pay offers will be provided by the hiring organization and will comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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Why this role

Confidential Client is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization focused on person-centered services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. This role offers hands-on experience in community crisis stabilization, ongoing training, and the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact.

• Supportive, inclusive culture with training and development
• Direct client-facing experience in community-based behavioral health
• Opportunity to work on a team that values respect, compassion, and inclusion

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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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