2nd/1st Shift Direct Care

6 days ago
Amherst, Massachusetts$20/hrPart TimeMental Health Support
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join Mental Health Association - Western MA as a Residential Support Specialist – $20/hr, Weekend Shifts in Amherst, 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, Weekend Shifts.

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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 Amherst, Massachusetts.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Mental Health Association - Western MA

2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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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