1st Shift Direct Care- LGBTQ+ Residential

Join our mission-driven team at MHA and make a real difference!

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable, and supportive individuals to empower adults impacted by homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma, and/or addiction in their journey toward recovery and independent living.

Direct Care Workers will provide a supportive environment in a community residential setting, empowering the participants who have been impacted by homelessness, psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, and/or addiction in achieving their vision of recovery and rehabilitation, focusing on strength and resiliency through person-centered planning. They will perform responsibilities professionally, in accordance with MHA’s Core Values (Respect, Integrity, and Compassion), organizational mission, policies, practices, program funding and applicable regulatory agency guidelines. 

Pay Rate: $20 an hour

Open Shift: Tuesday 7a-12:30p, Wednesday & Thursday 7:30a-3:00p, Friday 7:30a-3:30p, Saturday 8a-3p

What You’ll Do:

• Support participants with daily routines (cooking, cleaning, hygiene, etc.)
• Teach life skills and promote independence
• Provide transportation to appointments or activities
• Encourage self-advocacy and connect participants to community resources
• Facilitate group activities and house meetings
• Respond to health or behavioral concerns using supportive strategies
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety protocols

• High school diploma or GED
• Human services experience is preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation to utilize during work hours
• Auto insurance with your name listed as an insured driver on the policy
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to adapt to participant needs
• Ability to pass background checks and required certifications (MAP, CPR, First Aid)

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Long Term Disability
• $20 an hour