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The Fall River Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) Group Living Environment (GLE) Program operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an experienced candidate who will serve as the Assistant House Manager (MHW III). Successful candidate will assist the Residential Supervisor in management of the GLE supervision of the staff. Provide rehabilitative services to Persons with major mental illness in ACCS (residential). Function as an advocate for assigned Persons Served and maintains a trauma informed, person centered approach. Participates in the development and implements the Community Service Plan, complies with Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and maintains certification. _ Please Note:_* The selected candidate will work 40 hours per week on the 3rd shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The days off are Sunday and Monday. *Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime. _ Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):_ * Assists Residential Supervisor in the management of the GLE and supervision of staff. * Provides rehabilitative services to persons with major mental illness in ACCS (residential). * Assist in the development and implementation of person served Community Service Plan (CSP) through direct observation of the person served, full knowledge of the person served history, and engagement with the person served in order to assist them in learning the necessary skills to live successfully in the community. * Provide rehabilitative interventions to assist person served in building and using skills and accessing resources to achieve treatment goals, manage symptoms and live productive and meaningful lives. These interventions take into account SAMHAS's 8 Dimensions of Wellness. * Maintain a trauma informed, person centered atmosphere while engaging persons served in their Rehabilitation and Recovery. * Knowledge of all medications used in the program, including their indications, risks and side effects , and the ability to teach person served about their medications and how to take them appropriately by utilizing MAP related material and training. * Is responsible for the overall safety and clean environment of the residence and van. Maintains and cleans house, van and yard on an ongoing basis as assigned by the ACCS team leader or designee to ensure that the condition of the house and grounds meets Quality Assurance, Joint Commission, DMH,CMR regulations, Fire, Health and Safety. * Assist person served with utilizing coping strategies, natural supports and safety when necessary. _Required Qualifications:_ * Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written format, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in logical sequence. * Ability to perform simple arithmetic computations. * Ability to remain calm, rational and react quickly and effectively in emergency situations. * Ability to interact with people who are under physical and or emotional stress and exercise patience, empathy and understanding. * Ability to establish a rapport and deal tactfully with person from varied ethnic, cultural or economic backgrounds. * _* *Preferred Qualifications:* * CRP and First Aid Certification. * Bilingual or multilingual. * Experience in the human service field and specifically with individuals with mental illness or other disabilities. *Special Requirements:_ * * Map Certification-In accordance with an agreement between the Commonwealth of Mass, Dept of Mental Health and AFSCME/Council 93, employees assigned to work unit where the Medication Administration Program (MAP) is used are required to pass MAP certification within 6 mons of entering the position or 3 exam opportunities, whichever comes first. Employees are required to maintain MAP Certification as long as you are working in said program. * Possession of a current and valid Mass Class D Driver's License or equivalent * * * * _DMH Mission Statement:_ The John C. Corrigan Mental health Center/Fall River Site provides comprehensive services to adults and children. Programs include a 16 bed acute in-patient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment and Adult Community Clinical Services. Our mission is to provide person centered care to individuals of diverse backgrounds. We always aspire to create an environment which promotes recovery, resiliency, growth and independence for those we serve and their families as well as to create an environment where employees can learn and grow. _Pre-Hire Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing direct care service to the mentally ill, emotionally or physically handicapped, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in psychology, human services, mental health or retardation may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. *Job: Direct Care *Organization: Department of Mental Health *Title: *Mental Health Worker III Location: Massachusetts-Fall River 480-482 Stanley St Requisition ID: 240004T6