Overnight Residential Support Specialist

Jobtailor; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Manchester, CT seeks dedicated care staff to support residents in a community living setting. You will perform overnight program activities and provide individual/group support, teaching skills to enhance independence and quality of life while maintaining a safe, clean residential environment.

The role involves implementing treatment programs, participating in planning, and documenting progress, incidents, and routine activities.

Qualifications

• Three months to one year experience in a related function.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid US driver's license presented at employment.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid US driver's license maintained for at least six months.
• Adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle.
• Safe driving record and successful driver's screening background check.
• CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
• First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire.
• MAC certification required, following Connecticut guidelines.
• Safety Care certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform overnight program activities in a community living arrangement.
• Provide individual and group support to persons served.
• Teach skills that enhance independence and quality of life.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and clean residential environment.
• Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
• Participate in treatment planning as needed.
• Maintain records, collect behavioral and academic data, and write progress notes.
• Document incidents, programs, and routine activities in communication logs.
• Train and support persons served with ADLs, including showering, hygiene, dressing, and household chores.
• Conduct and document fire and safety training.
• Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to the supervisor.
• Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAC requirements, regulations, and company policy.
• Attend mandated training and staff meetings.
• Assist with orienting new staff.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Follow corporate and divisional policies, safe work practices, workers' compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control procedures.
• Perform hands-on program tasks, general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.
• Ensure site safety and maintenance.
• Provide transportation as necessary.
• Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage.
• Provide physical intervention and first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies.
• Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Overnight support

Community living

Medication administration

Documentation

Treatment planning

Safety training

ADLs assistance

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Job description

Jobtailor in Manchester, CT seeks dedicated care staff to support residents in a community living setting. You will perform overnight program activities and provide individual/group support, teaching skills to enhance independence and quality of life while maintaining a safe, clean residential environment.

The role involves implementing treatment programs, participating in planning, and documenting progress, incidents, and routine activities.