Night & Weekend Residential Support Specialist

MHA (Mental Health Association); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision

Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Long Term Disability

$19-21 an hour

Job summary

MHA (Mental Health Association) in Massachusetts is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide supportive, safe living environments in community settings through the ICL program.

You will travel between program locations to offer consistent, person-centered support that promotes growth, independence, and community engagement for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or autism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• MAP, CPR, and First Aid certifications required.
• At least six months of experience with mental health, IDD or autism preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong verbal, written, computer, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to participants' evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support to participants in daily living activities, personal care, and skill development.
• Promote community integration by facilitating access to transportation, social activities, and external resources.
• Support participants' health needs, including medication administration (per MAP standards), appointment scheduling, and monitoring overall wellbeing.
• Assist with financial skills and money management, maintaining accurate documentation of all expenditures.
• Respond to emergencies and crisis situations appropriately, following agency protocols and communicating with supervisors.
• Advocate for participants and help them build self-advocacy skills; serve as a liaison with families, providers, and community supports.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs), documenting progress and participation.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, and health records.
• Promote a safe environment by following all safety procedures, assisting with emergency drills, and identifying potential hazards.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, attend training, maintain certifications (MAP, CPR, First Aid), and actively participate in meetings and supervision.

Skills

MAP Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Driver's License

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

MHA (Mental Health Association) in Massachusetts is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide supportive, safe living environments in community settings through the ICL program.

You will travel between program locations to offer consistent, person-centered support that promotes growth, independence, and community engagement for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or autism.