Full-time
Outreach Worker
Mental Health Association - Western MA
Chicopee, massachusetts
The Mental Health Association (MHA) is hiring Outreach Workers to assist individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, mental health challenges, and/or substance use disorders. As an Outreach Worker, you will support participants in finding and maintaining quality housing, developing independent living skills, and accessing essential resources to live independently in the community. This role requires professionalism, collaboration, and adherence to MHA’s Core Values of Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, along with compliance with agency policies, funding guidelines, and regulatory standards.
Essential Functions
1. Participant Support and Advocacy
- Assist participants in locating safe, affordable housing and maintaining positive relationships with landlords.
- Provide tenancy support, including negotiating repairs, promoting clean living conditions, and assisting with financial...