The Southeast Area On-Grounds Adult Residential Program is seeking a talented individual who has the ability to provide rehabilitative services to Persons with major mental illness in Adult Residential Services. Develops therapeutic and professional relationships with Person Served and maintains trauma informed, person centered approach, to assist in developing and implementation of meaningful Community Service Plans that will meet their life goals. A professional atmosphere and performance are expected at all times. Documentation of Person Served progress, interventions, and communication of pertinent information is an essential duty. Maintaining a Person Centered and Trauma Informed approach fosters an environment where individuals can work on achieving their goals and dealing with any barriers to their progress. This position requires transportation of clients to appointments and other community activities. Knowledge of DMH regulations and program procedures. Adheres to MAP policies and maintains certification.Supervises other staff on shift.
Please Note: The selected candidate will work 40 hours per week on the 2nd shift from 2:45 PM-11:15 PM. The days off will be Sunday and Monday.The primary work location will be on the grounds of Taunton State Hospital, but will also provide coverage in Lakeville MA.
Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive):
Assist in the development and implementation of person served Community Service 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.Works as primary advocate by providing direct one to one contact with assigned person served to assist them in all areas and to aid them in the implementation of their Community Service Plan.Appropriate record keeping to ensure documentation in the EMR and paper record of person served progress and to ensure compliance with existing DMH regulations and program procedures.Adheres to all MAP policies and procedures to ensure that medication is administered safely to Persons Served.Knowledge of all DMH regulations and program procedures by reading the Program and Agency manuals and receiving supervision by the program manager or designee to ensure compliance and quality person served care.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, cooking, housekeeping, clothing maintenance and nutrition by utilizing motivational interviewing skills and counseling techniques, role modeling and/or other individualized or group best practices to promote person 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.Promote emotional growth and mental stability by assisting with use of WRAP, Safety and Crisis Plans to promote independence in managing crises.Arrange for Crisis Intervention, after consultation with supervisor, when needed.Conduct fire drills as necessary and to document the information according to DMH regulations and program procedures to ensure that all persons served are capable of self-preservation.Notify supervisor of any pertinent information including documentation of incidents to ensure quality person served care.Provide oral shift report to at least one member of the oncoming shift; reading and writing all pertinent information in the vital log and communicating to the person in charge all required and necessary information to facilitate communication and provide for continuity of care.Attend staff meetings to review person served progress and program issues.If unable to attend, staff is responsible for all material covered.Educate Persons Served regarding transportation options to increase independence.Transport Persons Served to all necessary appointments or activities.Ongoing yard, house and vehicle maintenance and cleaning as assigned by supervisor or designee to ensure that the condition of the GLE site/yard meets Rehab Option and Licensing standards.Keep emergency exits maintained at all times.Coverage throughout Program as needed to ensure adequate staffing as assigned by program manager or designee.Ongoing communication with other treatment providers to ensure coordination of treatment planning and for sharing of pertinent information.Act as shift supervisor to provide the shift with a person in charge, as needed.Assist the house manager or assistant manager in completing written evaluations of direct reporting staff as assigned.Supervise and/or assist persons served in managing personal money on a day-to-day basis, which may also include handling person served money.Required Qualifications:
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.Capacity to perform basic mathematics.Proven ability to gather information through observing and questioning individuals.Talent for communicating effectively in oral expression, writing clearly and concisely, and developing ideas in logical sequence.Skilled in interacting with people who are under emotional stress with the ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.
Special Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in and/or knowledge of human services.MAP Certification.Experience with DMH regulations and program procedures.Familiarity and implementation of MAP policies.Experience working with individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse and/or who have experienced homelessness.Previous experience working in a residential settingGiven the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
About the On Grounds Program:
On Grounds Program is part of the Taunton/Attleboro Site that transitions clients from an inpatient setting to a more independent community living setting. The Program is staffed 24 hours a day/7 day a week. In all we always aspire to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for patients, families, and employees alike.
Learn more about our important work:Southeast Area | Mass.gov
DMH Vision and Mission:
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. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.
Pre-Hire Process:
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. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
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.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at (800) 510-4122, Option 4.
The Southeast Area On-Grounds Adult Residential Program is seeking a talented individual who has the ability to provide rehabilitative services to Persons with major mental illness in Adult Residential Services. Develops therapeutic and professional relationships with Person Served and maintains trauma informed, person centered approach, to assist in developing and implementation of meaningful Community Service Plans that will meet their life goals. A professional atmosphere and performance are expected at all times. Documentation of Person Served progress, interventions, and communication of pertinent information is an essential duty. Maintaining a Person Centered and Trauma Informed approach fosters an environment where individuals can work on achieving their goals and dealing with any barriers to their progress. This position requires transportation of clients to appointments and other community activities. Knowledge of DMH regulations and program procedures. Adheres to MAP policies and maintains certification.Supervises other staff on shift.
Please Note: The selected candidate will work 40 hours per week on the 2nd shift from 2:45 PM-11:15 PM. The days off will be Sunday and Monday.The primary work location will be on the grounds of Taunton State Hospital, but will also provide coverage in Lakeville MA.
Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive):
Assist in the development and implementation of person served Community Service 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.Works as primary advocate by providing direct one to one contact with assigned person served to assist them in all areas and to aid them in the implementation of their Community Service Plan.Appropriate record keeping to ensure documentation in the EMR and paper record of person served progress and to ensure compliance with existing DMH regulations and program procedures.Adheres to all MAP policies and procedures to ensure that medication is administered safely to Persons Served.Knowledge of all DMH regulations and program procedures by reading the Program and Agency manuals and receiving supervision by the program manager or designee to ensure compliance and quality person served care.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, cooking, housekeeping, clothing maintenance and nutrition by utilizing motivational interviewing skills and counseling techniques, role modeling and/or other individualized or group best practices to promote person 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.Promote emotional growth and mental stability by assisting with use of WRAP, Safety and Crisis Plans to promote independence in managing crises.Arrange for Crisis Intervention, after consultation with supervisor, when needed.Conduct fire drills as necessary and to document the information according to DMH regulations and program procedures to ensure that all persons served are capable of self-preservation.Notify supervisor of any pertinent information including documentation of incidents to ensure quality person served care.Provide oral shift report to at least one member of the oncoming shift; reading and writing all pertinent information in the vital log and communicating to the person in charge all required and necessary information to facilitate communication and provide for continuity of care.Attend staff meetings to review person served progress and program issues.If unable to attend, staff is responsible for all material covered.Educate Persons Served regarding transportation options to increase independence.Transport Persons Served to all necessary appointments or activities.Ongoing yard, house and vehicle maintenance and cleaning as assigned by supervisor or designee to ensure that the condition of the GLE site/yard meets Rehab Option and Licensing standards.Keep emergency exits maintained at all times.Coverage throughout Program as needed to ensure adequate staffing as assigned by program manager or designee.Ongoing communication with other treatment providers to ensure coordination of treatment planning and for sharing of pertinent information.Act as shift supervisor to provide the shift with a person in charge, as needed.Assist the house manager or assistant manager in completing written evaluations of direct reporting staff as assigned.Supervise and/or assist persons served in managing personal money on a day-to-day basis, which may also include handling person served money.Required Qualifications:
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.Capacity to perform basic mathematics.Proven ability to gather information through observing and questioning individuals.Talent for communicating effectively in oral expression, writing clearly and concisely, and developing ideas in logical sequence.Skilled in interacting with people who are under emotional stress with the ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.
Special Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in and/or knowledge of human services.MAP Certification.Experience with DMH regulations and program procedures.Familiarity and implementation of MAP policies.Experience working with individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse and/or who have experienced homelessness.Previous experience working in a residential settingGiven the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
About the On Grounds Program:
On Grounds Program is part of the Taunton/Attleboro Site that transitions clients from an inpatient setting to a more independent community living setting. The Program is staffed 24 hours a day/7 day a week. In all we always aspire to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for patients, families, and employees alike.
Learn more about our important work:Southeast Area | Mass.gov
DMH Vision and Mission:
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. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.
Pre-Hire Process:
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. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
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.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at (800) 510-4122, Option 4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing direct care service to the mentally ill, emotionally or physically handicapped, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate's degree or higher with a major in psychology, human services, mental health or retardation may be substituted for the required experience.
Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards
Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
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. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing direct care service to the mentally ill, emotionally or physically handicapped, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate's degree or higher with a major in psychology, human services, mental health or retardation may be substituted for the required experience.
Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards
Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
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. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.