1st Shift Direct Care-DRS
Westfield, MAFull-time$19–21/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Direct Care Workers support participants in a community residential setting as they pursue recovery and rehabilitation. The role focuses on person-centered planning, strength, and resiliency while assisting with daily routines, life skills, transportation, and community connections. The position is full-time, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and pays $19–$21 per hour.
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1st Shift Direct Care On-site Division of Recovery Services (DRS) Full time Westfield, Massachusetts, United States 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 Range: $19-$21 an hour Open Shift: Tuesday through Saturday 10am-6pm (40hrs) Key Responsibilities 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 About the Division of Recovery Services (DRS) The Division of Recovery Services (DRS) supports individuals of all ages navigating mental health and substance use challenges. Our youth residential programs provide a safe, structured environment for adolescents involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to address behavioral health needs. For adults, DRS offers residential and outreach support for those in recovery or living with addiction, including many with co-occurring mental health concerns. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, we help individuals build coping skills, restore stability, and work toward long-term recovery and wellness. Equal Opportunity Statement The Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent (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 Must be at least 18 years old 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 (CPR & First Aid) Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (403B, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Long Term Disability $19-$21 an hour
How this job compares
Set against the 309 open Direct Care Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$19–21/hr
- US median$16–18/hr122 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $20/hr, is 18% above the US median midpoint ($17/hr) — in the top quarter of Direct Care Worker hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 35 open Direct Care Worker jobs in Massachusetts and 309 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Wright Care Home Care LLC.32 open
- State of Massachusetts30 open
- Aveanna Healthcare27 open
- Experience
- Direct Care Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (62 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 73 of the 309 open Direct Care Worker jobs (24%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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