- Are you a compassionate, organized, and enthusiastic professional committed to social justice and equity for people of all abilities?
- Do you want to join a supportive and thoughtfully-managed community that offers competitive benefits, meaningful experience, and unparalleled opportunities for professional development?
- This position is great for someone with relevant work, volunteer, or lived experience as a caregiver, OR who is eager to enter the field and learn. NO experience needed, we will train you!
The Residential Specialist/Direct Care works with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and psychiatric needs in community residential settings. Residential Specialist/Direct Care supports residents' health and safety, community integration, and independence.
HIGHLIGHTS
1. $18/hr salary
2. In-person shifts at Brighton and Newton locations
3. Part-time and full-time shift schedules available
4. $1, sign-on bonus for FULL-TIME, 30+ hour hires
5. Best-in field paid time off, including up to 30 days PTO, (36 days after year 1)
6. Mileage reimbursement
7. Immediate eligibility for medical insurance, dental, vision, retirement plan; no waiting period
Responsibilities of the Residential Specialist/Direct Care
8. Teach and support independent living skills including: personal care/hygiene, nutrition and food preparation, communication, social events and community celebrations, facilitating friendships, and more
9. Promote health including taking clients' to medical appointments, monitoring symptoms, administering medication, and following medical protocols
10. Learn and apply redirection, conflict resolution, and verbal de-escalation methods, when needed
11. Document daily activities and progress on goals
Requirements of the Residential Specialist/Direct Care
12. Positive attitude and enthusiastic about working with adults with disabilities
13. A collaborative colleague eager to join a supportive and engaged team
14. Strong interpersonal skills, an empathetic listener, and comfortable around clients with different needs and ability levels
15. Flexible and adaptive to clients' day-to-day needs, using good judgment skills
16. A clear verbal and written communicator and able to write daily notes
17. High school diploma or equivalent
18. Ability to pass CPR, Basic First Aid, and Medication Administration Program certification requirements
19. Ability to pass a national background check
20. A valid driver's license
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.