Supported Residential Service Specialist

Supported Residential Service Specialist (1:1 Support)

Position Title:              Residential Support Specialist

Position Status:           Part-time Hourly

PAY STRUCTURE:       Hourly Salary Range ($17-$19/hour)

REPORT To:                 Residential Support Coordinator

Summary Description:

Residential Support Specialist works in a residential setting for individuals with developmental disabilities and assists them so they can live independently.

Essential Functions

• Ensure that individuals maintain their homes in a livable manner while preserving their dignity and personal choice. Encourage and teach them to clean, do laundry, cook, and other household chores.
• Help them schedule appointments, provide reminders for upcoming appointments, and attend when needed. Confirm that they received all their monthly medications.
• Take them on enrichment activities in the community.
• Assist and guide individuals in budgeting funds (this includes shopping or other activities involving money management).
• Complete and maintain all documentation required on a web-based system that employee will be trained on.
• Monitor program compliance and progress with the Individual Service Plan.
• May attend Individual Service Planning meetings (ISP).
• Effectively communicate with the client’s team, which can include their guardian, case manager, doctor, pharmacist, employer, co-workers, and anyone else that helps the individuals.
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect the individual's rights.

Compensation & Benefits:  

• $17-$19 per hour.
• Hourly rate will depend on previous experience, education, readiness to learn, and/or bilingual.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance for full time employees

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to provide regular and predictable attendance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid vehicle operator license, proof of liability insurance, and ability to drive your own vehicle.
• Pass a State & National background screen.
• Must be 19 years of age.
• A high school diploma or GED
• 1 to 2 years’ experience working with the developmentally disabled is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

• Ability to walk up stairs and access client’s homes.
• Transporting clients to appointments, stores, or recreational activities.
• Lifting (under 25 lbs) and carrying equipment/material as required