Residential Support Specialist - Developmental Services - Amherst
at Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Date Posted: 4/12/2024

Job Description

Share your commitment to individual empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration!


Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Direct Care - Residential Worker in the Residential program at Behavioral Health Network!

We have openings in all shifts, weekdays & weekends as well as multiple locations around the Pioneer Valley-Western Mass!

  • Direct Care Workers provide direct services to individuals in group homes that support the growth, independence, and safety of individuals in all settings.
  • They monitor their overall health and well-being by assisting and monitoring daily living and encouraging independence, competency and decision-making.
  • Direct Care Workers initiate, support and ensure quality of life through empowerment, safety awareness, respect and dignity.
  • Assist with all aspects of medication treatment and provide related activities to document and support the services provided to individuals.
  • Provide crisis intervention and emergencies.
  • Plan and provide opportunities for community activities and maintain, enhance and foster social support networks and relationships.


In the Residential Support Services program at BHN, we provide 24-hour staffed residential services, community day support, individual and family support services, a social club, and an advocacy program. BHN values the individuals we serve in shared living and small group homes.

Each person we serve is part of a team that includes family, BHN staff, and other providers who work together to assess the individual’s needs and goals and then create and maintain a plan reflecting strengths, capabilities and desires.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Direct Care - Residential Workers at Behavioral Health Network have the following qualities:

  • Commitment to empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration of individuals/persons served (required).
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. (required).
  • Valid driver's license and a reliable car available for working hours (required).
  • Minimum of six months experience in human services (preferred).
  • Training is provided by BHN.

How do I apply to be a Direct Care - Residential Support Specialist?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click “Apply for Job” from Kronos/WFD or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

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About Us

Your Career Starts Here!

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. (BHN) is a growing non-profit community behavioral health service agency that has been providing services to children, adult, families, and communities in Western Mass since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral healthcare. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in multiple settings within our communities.

Join the BHN team and enjoy excellent benefits!

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • 529 Education IRA Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Vision Plan
  • Voluntary Insurance Plans
  • Auto/Home Insurance Discounts
  • Legal Benefit
  • Tuition Assistance Programs
  • Time off benefits

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