Current Job Openings at CHD

Job Openings and Application Procedures are listed below by their resepective programs.
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  • Lead Nurse - The Lead Nurse is one of three nursing positions on a multidisciplinary outreach team of 12 staff serving 60-70 adults w...
  • Part time Direct Care Staff - Part-time/Relief positions Part time/Relief positions (evenings, asleep overnights, awake overnights, and weekends inclu...

Job Title: Substance Abuse Specialist - Master's Level
Program Name: Community Reentry Program
Mailing Address: 622 State Street

Springfield, MA01109
Phone Number: (413) 439-1200 
Fax Number: (413) 737-7031 
Email Address:  

Salary Range: $34,000 - 36,000
Job Description: Work as part of a highly integrated multidisciplinary team providing intensive outreach services to adults with serious psychiatric disorders, many of whom experience concurrent substance abuse disorders. Duties include client assessment, treatment plan development, implementation of treatment interventions, advocacy and crisis intervention, leading of substance abuse group.
Qualifications Desired: This position requires a clinical master’s degree and previous experience providing substance abuse services to adults. Experience with, and commitment to, principles of Recovery and Motivational Interviewing. Commitment to outreach service delivery as part of an integrated team of clinicians. Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff urged to apply
Application Procedure: Send Cover Letter and Resume CRP PACT-Substance Abuse Specialist. 622 State St., Springfield, MA. 01109. Interviews will continue until position is filled
Application Due Date: Open Until Filled
Job Title: Bilingual Housing Specialist - PACT
Program Name: Community Reentry Program
Mailing Address: 622 State Street

Springfield, MA01109
Phone Number: (413) 439-1200 
Fax Number: (413) 737-7031 
Email Address:  

Salary Range: $28-36,000 (depending on degree and experience) plus excellent benefits
Job Description: In this position, staff will work with adults with serious psychiatric disorders and/or substance abuse problems as part of an assertive community outreach team. Staff will have general team responsibilities aimed at supporting the recovery efforts of the team’s clientele and will also develop a focus on assisting clients to identify and overcome barriers to obtaining and retaining long term housing.
Qualifications Desired: Bachelors’ or Master’s Degree in Human Service Field. Fluent in Spanish and English. Previous experience working with adults with serious psychiatric disorders or related population. Strong organizational skills. The desire and ability to work effectively in a highly integrated team model of outreach service delivery. Previous experience developing housing resources is strongly desired.
Application Procedure: Send Cover Letter and Resume to: CRP PACT, CRP 622 State St., Springfield, MA 01109. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. The position will remain open until filled.
Application Due Date: Open Until Filled
Job Title: Lead Nurse
Program Name: Community Reentry Program
Mailing Address: 622 State Street

Springfield, MA01109
Phone Number: (413) 439-1200 
Fax Number: (413) 737-7031 
Email Address:  

Salary Range: $65-70,000
Job Description: The Lead Nurse is one of three nursing positions on a multidisciplinary outreach team of 12 staff serving 60-70 adults with serious psychiatric disorders. The Lead Nurse is responsible for training and administrative support of other program nurses, developing and monitoring of nursing protocols, and delivery of direct services to program clients. The Lead Nurse serves as part of the agency leadership team along with the Team Leader, Lead Clinician and Program Psychiatrist.
Qualifications Desired: RN and extensive experience working with adults with serious psychiatric disorders or a similar population required. MSN preferred. Strong leadership and organizational skills required. The desire and ability to work effectively in a highly integrated team model of outreach service delivery is required.
Application Procedure: Send cover letter and resume to: Lead Nurse Community Re-Entry Program 622 State Street Springfield, MA 01109 Interviews will be scheduled as applications/resumes are received. Posting will remain open until filled.
Application Due Date: Open Until Filled
Job Title: Part time Direct Care Staff
Program Name: Meadows Homes
Mailing Address: 112 Westfield Street

West Springfield, MA01089
Phone Number: (413) 439-0640 
Fax Number: (413) 439-0641 
Email Address:  

Salary Range: $ 9.68/hour to start; plus excellent benefits for the full time position
Job Description: Part-time/Relief positions Part time/Relief positions (evenings, asleep overnights, awake overnights, and weekends including Sundays) serving adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, teaching/assisting clients with individual growth and development and achieving maximum independence and community involvement.
Qualifications Desired: Experience and/or strong interest in working with adult women with developmental disabilities. Dependability, patience, team player essential. Experience with medically involved individuals a plus. Will train, although current training in MAP, First Aid and CPR required for full time consideration.
Application Procedure: Send or email resume, or come in to complete an application: Joseph Hoye, Supervisor or Jhoye@chd.org Meadows Homes 112 Westfield Street West Springfield, MA 01089
Application Due Date: Open Until Filled