Seasonal Residential Mental Health Worker I - All Shifts - Fall River Adult Comm
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Fall River, MA, United States
Position Overview
Seasonal Residential Mental Health Worker I – All Shifts – Fall River Adult Community Clinical Services (2600032D)
This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days.
The Fall River Adult Community Clinical Services Program (ACCS) seeks dedicated and compassionate individuals for the position of Residential Mental Health Worker (MHW I), who desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals. The selected candidate will provide day‑to‑day care and rehabilitative services to persons with major mental illness in the ACCS program, while instructing and assisting clients in learning skills of daily living to promote independence. The candidate will possess strong therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate individuals in their recovery toward treatment goals.
Shift Schedules
Day Shift: 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Evening Shift: 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Night Shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides rehabilitative services to persons with major mental illness in ACCS (residential).
Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans for person served and using skills as well as accessing resources to achieve treatment goals, manage symptoms and live productive and meaningful lives.
Maintain a trauma‑informed person‑centered atmosphere while engaging persons served in their Rehabilitation and Recovery.
Assist persons served in development of independent living skills, such as personal hygiene, nutrition, cooking, housekeeping, clothing maintenance, money management, and accessing/utilizing public transportation, by utilizing motivational interviewing skills, counseling techniques, role modeling and/or other individualized or group best practices to promote persons served growth.
Engage persons individually and/or in group, in the development of meaningful activities, such as recreational, educational, health and fitness activities within the program and the community to foster an improved quality of life.
Assist person served with utilizing coping strategies, natural supports and safety planning when necessary.
Knowledge of all medications used with the program, including their indications, risks and side effects and the ability to teach persons served about their medications and how to take them appropriately by utilizing Medication Administration Program (MAP) related material and training.
Assist in the development and implementation of person served Individual Action Plans through direct observation of the person served full knowledge of the person served history and engagement with the person served in order to assist them in learning the necessary skills to live successfully in the community.
Transports or arranges transportation for persons served that need that level of service.
Special Requirements
MAP Certification – Employees assigned to a work unit where MAP is used are required to pass MAP certification within 6 months of entering the position or three examination opportunities, whichever comes first, and must maintain certification for the duration of employment in that program.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License or equivalent is required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (Portuguese, Spanish, Khmer) or multilingual.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Experience in the human service field and specifically experience with individuals with mental illness or other disabilities.
Mission Statement
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery, sets policy, promotes self‑determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
ADA Reasonable Accommodation
ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.
Equal Opportunity Statement
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122, Option 4.
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Seasonal Residential Mental Health Worker I – All Shifts – Fall River Adult Community Clinical Services (2600032D)
This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days.
The Fall River Adult Community Clinical Services Program (ACCS) seeks dedicated and compassionate individuals for the position of Residential Mental Health Worker (MHW I), who desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals. The selected candidate will provide day‑to‑day care and rehabilitative services to persons with major mental illness in the ACCS program, while instructing and assisting clients in learning skills of daily living to promote independence. The candidate will possess strong therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate individuals in their recovery toward treatment goals.
Shift Schedules
Day Shift: 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Evening Shift: 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Night Shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides rehabilitative services to persons with major mental illness in ACCS (residential).
Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans for person served and using skills as well as accessing resources to achieve treatment goals, manage symptoms and live productive and meaningful lives.
Maintain a trauma‑informed person‑centered atmosphere while engaging persons served in their Rehabilitation and Recovery.
Assist persons served in development of independent living skills, such as personal hygiene, nutrition, cooking, housekeeping, clothing maintenance, money management, and accessing/utilizing public transportation, by utilizing motivational interviewing skills, counseling techniques, role modeling and/or other individualized or group best practices to promote persons served growth.
Engage persons individually and/or in group, in the development of meaningful activities, such as recreational, educational, health and fitness activities within the program and the community to foster an improved quality of life.
Assist person served with utilizing coping strategies, natural supports and safety planning when necessary.
Knowledge of all medications used with the program, including their indications, risks and side effects and the ability to teach persons served about their medications and how to take them appropriately by utilizing Medication Administration Program (MAP) related material and training.
Assist in the development and implementation of person served Individual Action Plans through direct observation of the person served full knowledge of the person served history and engagement with the person served in order to assist them in learning the necessary skills to live successfully in the community.
Transports or arranges transportation for persons served that need that level of service.
Special Requirements
MAP Certification – Employees assigned to a work unit where MAP is used are required to pass MAP certification within 6 months of entering the position or three examination opportunities, whichever comes first, and must maintain certification for the duration of employment in that program.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License or equivalent is required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (Portuguese, Spanish, Khmer) or multilingual.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Experience in the human service field and specifically experience with individuals with mental illness or other disabilities.
Mission Statement
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery, sets policy, promotes self‑determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
ADA Reasonable Accommodation
ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.
Equal Opportunity Statement
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122, Option 4.
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