Residential Care Specialist - Day Shift, Competitive Pay

The Arc of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits (medical, d

Paid training & career advancement

A supportive team that values YOU and

Job summary

Colonial Group in Lakeside seeks a Residential Specialist to provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities in a home setting. You will use a person-centered approach to empower clients to engage in daily life, make choices, and gain independence.

Location is Lakeside with a Sun-Wed 7a-3p schedule. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, paid training, and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid California Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Experience using case management systems (Therap preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, person-centered care in a residential setting.
• Assist with daily activities like personal care, hygiene, eating, cooking, cleaning, getting dressed and undressed, mobility, and personal organization.
• Encourage independence by supporting individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Create a safe, respectful, and engaging home environment.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptable

Team player

Responsible

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

About the Role:

As a Residential Specialist, you’ll provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities in a home environment. Using a person-centered approach, you’ll empower clients to engage in daily life, make choices, and gain independence.

Location: Lakeside

Schedule: Sun- Wed 7a-3p

Pay: The pay for this position is $20.00 to $20.65.

Who you are:

• Compassionate individual who genuinely enjoys helping others.
• Adaptable and comfortable working with diverse individuals in different situations.
• Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Responsible, reliable, and take pride in creating a positive environment.

A typical day will include:

• Provide hands-on, person-centered care in a residential setting
• Assist with daily activities like personal care, hygiene, eating, cooking, cleaning, getting dressed and undressed, mobility, and personal organization.
• Encourage independence by supporting individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Create a safe, respectful, and engaging home environment.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) months experience working with individuals with disabilities

• Valid California Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
• A passion for making a difference!

We’d love it if you:

• Are bilingual in English and Spanish
• Have experience using case management systems (Therap preferred)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay & benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Paid training & career advancement opportunities
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions!