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

As a Direct Service Worker you will provide hands-on support to program residents experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. You will work on a team to help residents build independence and meet individualized goals.

• Supervise and support residents' daily activities and routines
• Follow and contribute to individualized treatment plans; attend weekly staff and treatment meetings
• Document progress toward treatment goals and maintain accurate daily notes and reports
• Provide coaching, guidance, role modeling and direct interventions to develop life skills
• Monitor and document medication administration and follow medication protocols
• Assist residents with basic finances and community integration efforts
• Maintain a safe, clean, and home-like environment for residents
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate emergency services when required
• Participate in required training and maintain certifications (CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP)
• Remain alert and responsive during assigned shifts

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree or one year of related experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, judgment, coaching and communication skills
• Ability to use basic computer applications for documentation and communication
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle, and be willing to transport clients when needed
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to serve diverse populations preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-focused environment

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Schedule & Compensation

• Starting rate: $18.50 per hour (as listed by the client)
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Employment type: Full-time

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Why Join

• Meaningful, client-centered work in the social work field supporting people to achieve greater independence
• Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team and receive ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to make a measurable difference in residents’ lives through daily interactions and long-term support

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Keywords

• Direct support worker
• Residential counselor
• Medication management
• Group home support
• Mental health support
• Community integration

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.