2nd & 1st Shift Direct Care
Job Description
About the Role
Join Mental Health Association - Western MA as a Residential Support Specialist – $20/hr, Flexible Shifts in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respectful, person-centered support to participants in daily living activities, personal care, and skill development.
- Promote community integration by facilitating access to transportation, social activities, and external resources.
- Support participants' health needs, including medication administration (per MAP standards), appointment scheduling, and monitoring overall wellbeing.
- Assist with financial skills and money management, maintaining accurate documentation of all expenditures.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license, sufficient automobile insurance, an acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle during working hours.
- Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
- Adaptability to participants' changing needs.
- Ability to pass and maintain certifications in medication administration (MAP), CPR, and First Aid.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $20/hr
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Mental Health Association - Western MA as a Residential Support Specialist – $20/hr, Flexible Shifts.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 2nd & 1st Shift Direct Care at Mental Health Association - Western MA a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Support physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Mental Health Support — Physician Career Context
This Mental Health Support position at Mental Health Association - Western MA is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Springfield, Massachusetts.
About WeekdayDoc
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About Mental Health Association - Western MA
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
6d ago
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