Job detail

Outreach Worker

Center for Human Development (CHD)

#Rehabilitation #Autism #Advocacy #Counseling #Mental Health #Human Services #Developmental Disabilities #Activities of Daily Living #Recovery

Quick overview

The Outreach Worker will provide direct services to clients with developmental disabilities and autism living independently in the community, supporting their daily activities and advocating for them in various settings. Responsibilities also include fostering independence, rehabilitation, and recovery through supportive relationships and person-centered guidance.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and at least three years of experience working in human services, specifically with DDS, Clients, Autism, or Mental Health Individuals. The agency will provide all necessary formal and site-specific training.

high schoolAdvocacyRelationship BuildingRecovery SupportRehabilitation SupportDirect ServicesDevelopmental Disabilities SupportAutism SupportActivities of Daily Living SupportInformal CounselingPerson-Centered FocusIndependence Optimization

Job description

Center for Human Development (CHD) is currently seeking an Outreach Worker working within our Shared Living program. CHD’s Shared Living program provides an alternative residential setting to the 24-hour group home.

In the Outreach Worker role, you will

Provide direct services to clients with developmental disabilities and autism who live independently in the community. Responsibilities include supporting clients' activities of daily living, advocating for individuals within various community settings, and providing opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery. Develop professional and supportive relationships with clients and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus.

Schedule: Full time – 30hours/week, schedule as followed:

Thursday and Friday-10: 30am-6:30pm

Saturday and Sunday-11: 30am-4:30pm

Pay rate

$20.00/hr.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
At least three years of experience working in the field of human services with DDS, Clients, Autism or Mental Health Individuals.
All formal and site-specific trainings with be provided by the agency and Shared Living Provider.

At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a Way

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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