Residential Specialist

HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont); Bellows Falls (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,946; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks pro-rated paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

9 paid holidays and 1 week personal time

Shift differential, weekend differential, and holiday pay

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont) is seeking a Residential Specialist in Bellows Falls. The role involves supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges by helping them develop essential living and emotional regulation skills. This position offers a pay range of $20–23.19 per hour and numerous benefits, including paid vacation and health coverage.

We are looking for a candidate with a positive attitude, ensuring compassion and respect in care. Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in related fields. Located near Keene, this role offers a community-focused environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Must possess valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Help develop independent living and emotional regulation skills.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Boundary setting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work

Job description

Residential Specialist

Pay range: $20–23.19 per hour.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks pro‑rated paid vacation to start.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 9 paid holidays and 1 week personal time.
• Shift differential, additional weekend differential, and generous holiday pay.
• $1,000 sign‑on bonus.

We are looking for a creative, flexible, and dependable individual to support people living with mental health and/or substance use challenges by helping them develop independent living and emotional regulation skills, integral to achieving their treatment goals.

The position is located within a short driving distance from Keene, Lebanon, and Hanover, New Hampshire, offering great family communities, work/life balance, low traffic, nearby shopping, and a lower cost of living compared to larger cities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or preferably an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or another human services field.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
• A positive attitude of compassion, respect, and ability to set appropriate boundaries as a caregiver.