2nd Shift Direct Care
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Mental Health Association - Western MA as a Residential Support Specialist – $20/hr, Evening Shift 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
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Mental Health Association - Western MA as a Residential Support Specialist – $20/hr, Evening Shift.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This 2nd Shift Direct Care position at Mental Health Association - Western MA includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work 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
Stated compensation: $20 an hour.
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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), Retirement Plan (403B, IRA), Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity), Long Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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About Mental Health Association - Western MA
Benefits & Perks
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
4d ago
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