Resident Supervision Specialist - Full Time, $19.00/hour

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a career where your work has a direct impact on the lives of others? As a Resident Specialist, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment that helps individuals develop the skills necessary for successful reintegration into the community.

This position is much more than security—it is about building professional relationships, mentoring residents, promoting accountability, and helping individuals make positive life changes. Resident Specialists serve as daily role models who balance safety, structure, and encouragement while working closely with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to resident success.

What You'll Do

As a Resident Specialist, you will supervise residents throughout their daily activities while maintaining the safety and security of the facility. Through consistent interaction, effective communication, and professional guidance, you will help residents navigate challenges, reinforce positive behaviors, and hold them accountable to program expectations.

Success in this role requires strong observation skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm in dynamic situations. You'll document resident activity accurately, communicate important information to fellow staff and leadership, and collaborate with treatment, programming, and other departments to ensure each resident receives consistent support.

Resident Specialists are expected to follow established policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with facility standards. Every interaction is an opportunity to promote personal responsibility, reinforce positive decision-making, and contribute to a secure therapeutic environment.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who are dependable, professional, and motivated by making a difference. Whether you have previous experience in corrections, behavioral health, human services, law enforcement, or another helping profession—or you're looking to begin a meaningful career with opportunities for growth—we value candidates who demonstrate integrity, accountability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork.

The ideal candidate is confident in working with diverse populations, comfortable making decisions in fast-paced environments, and capable of balancing compassion with accountability.

Why Join Our Team?

At STAR, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization that believes structure, accountability, and positive relationships create meaningful change. Every day presents new opportunities to mentor, support, and positively influence the lives of those in our care while working alongside experienced professionals committed to excellence.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your presence matters, your decisions have purpose, and your work directly contributes to safer communities and successful resident outcomes, we'd love to have you on our team.

STAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, and national origin, disability, age or Vietnam-era state.

 All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability as deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Employees may be required to perform any other job-related tasks as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

 All positions serve at the pleasure of the STAR Facility Governing Board