Group Home Staff

Group Home Staff – Residential Setting

$20/hour | Full-Time and Part Time Opportunities

We are currently seeking Group Home Staff to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness, with multiple openings across Berkshire County.

Position Overview

As a Group Home Support Staff, you will provide hands-on assistance and support to individuals in a residential or community setting, helping them maintain safety, dignity, and independence.

• Modality: Group Home Staff
• Openings: 18
• Locations: Adams, North Adams, Pittsfield, West Stockbridge, Clarksburg, and Williamstown
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Hours per Week: Up to 40 hours per week available
• Shifts / Shift Days: Various shifts available
• Pay Rate: $20/hour

Physical Requirement: Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience working with adults who have severe and persistent mental illness is preferred
• No prior experience required for candidates who are interested and motivated to work with this population
• Ability to provide compassionate, dependable, and professional care
• Must be able to meet physical and compliance requirements

Contract Requirements

• BLS Certification
  • Client has an on-site BLS instructor available at no cost
• Physical
• Fingerprints
  • Coupon code provided for payment

Dress Code

• Business Casual

Why Join?

• Consistent full-time hours
• Paid orientation
• Free on-site BLS option
• Meaningful work supporting a vulnerable population
• Straightforward requirements and competitive hourly pay

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.