Direct Care - Community Based Day Services

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking Direct Care Staff to join our team at our Community Based Day Services (CBDS) Hawthorn Adult Day Health program located in Chicopee, MA.  The Hawthorn program is dedicated to helping people live life to the fullest. We provide medical services, plan social activities, or simply offer supervision so the regular caregivers of the individuals we serve can attend to other responsibilities.

Your role as a Direct Care Staff:

As a Direct Care team member you will be supporting client's activities of daily living, integrating them in the community and promoting independence, providing nutritional support, administer medication as needed, help clients in areas like life-skills, money management, job development, self-advocacy and problem solving and regular outings like a trip to the park, library or nearby shopping centers.  

Requirements Include:

• High School diploma or GED required


• Experience in the Human Services field is a plus.


• Ability to pass certification for CPR, First Aid and Safety Care.


• Ability to pass the Medication Administration Program (MAP)


• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.


• Approved criminal background check (CORI)

Success Factors:

Caring, Compassionate, Committed: If these three words describe you, then a career at CHD may be in your future.  Successful staff can also find opportunities within our large and diverse system of care for lateral and upward mobility.  Written and verbal communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work with computers.

Shift available: Full time opportunity, Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

Pay rate is $20.00/hr. and includes a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

At Center for Human Development, (CHD), Care Finds a Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. 

Connect with our Team today! 

If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!