Residential Specialist

Goodwill-of-Western-; Cheshire (CT); In loco; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance (employee‑

Life insurance (Goodwill paid)

Disability insurance (long/short term)

Retirement plan 403(b) with employer-m

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000

Descrizione del lavoro

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is hiring a Residential Specialist in Cheshire, CT. The role focuses on supervising and assisting participants with daily living, self-care, safety monitoring, and transportation to activities within the residential program.

The position requires a High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days. Expect 40-hour+ schedules with potential overnight shifts and extensive documentation responsibilities.

Competenze

• High School Diploma plus experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Must have valid driver’s license and daily access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Certification in First Aid & CPR (training offered by Goodwill and must be obtained within 30 days).
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying and/or transferring up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and pursue individuals who leave premises.
• Must complete all required new employee trainings within 30 days of hire and annually in accordance with CARF standards, Goodwill policies and state mandates.
• Must be able to stay awake while performing overnight positions.

Mansioni

• Assists with the development and implementation of individual service plans and/or behavioral plans for funded participants and Community Resident Participants to transition the individual to greater independence in the community as appropriate.
• Provides daily briefing of activities and assignments to supervisor.
• Completes notes as assigned by supervisor including daily documentation and data collection for Individual Service, Behavioral Plans, and/or Therap ISP Data as necessary. Notes must be completed at the end of each shift and must reflect the accurate times of service and all services provided.
• Works with program participants as assigned at sites to ensure successful and timely completion of all assignments. If the participant refuses services, the supervisor must be notified immediately.
• Provides round-trip transportation to outings and/or appointments for assigned program participants as necessary. This will require use of Goodwill-issued vans when working at a Goodwill Community Residence.
• If working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client, must keep client in line-of-sight as defined for the person served. If working in Wahlstrom Residence, must conduct regular safety monitoring checks as set forth by Wahlstrom Coordinator
• Performs personal care assistance as required in Community Residences
• All overnight shifts are awake positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

First Aid & CPR

Disability experience

Documentation

Safety monitoring

Formazione

High School Diploma

Strumenti

Driver's license

Descrizione del lavoro

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Residential Specialist

HSM Admin Regular Full-Time Service Cheshire, CT, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 8161

Salary: $17.44 Annually

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking determined individuals with a great passion for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

A Residential Specialist may provide supervision of and assistance with; self-care; safety monitoring, medication prompting; communication and interpersonal skills, socialization; sensory/motor skills; mobility; community transportation skills; problem solving skills; money management, and ability to maintain a household for assigned program participants in the Residential Program including Wahlstrom Residence.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with the development and implementation of individual service plans and/or behavioral plans for funded participants and Community Resident Participants to transition the individual to greater independence in the community as appropriate.
• Provides daily briefing of activities and assignments to supervisor.
• Completes notes as assigned by supervisor including daily documentation and data collection for Individual Service, Behavioral Plans, and/or Therap ISP Data as necessary. Notes must be completed at the end of each shift and must reflect the accurate times of service and all services provided.
• Works with program participants as assigned at sites to ensure successful and timely completion of all assignments. If the participant refuses services, the supervisor must be notified immediately.
• Provides round-trip transportation to outings and/or appointments for assigned program participants as necessary. This will require use of Goodwill-issued vans when working at a Goodwill Community Residence.
• If working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client, must keep client in line-of-sight as defined for the person served. If working in Wahlstrom Residence, must conduct regular safety monitoring checks as set forth by Wahlstrom Coordinator
• Performs personal care assistance as required in Community Residences
• All overnight shifts are awake positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma plus experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Must have valid driver’s license and daily access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Certification in First Aid & CPR (training offered by Goodwill and must be obtained within 30 days).
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying and/or transferring up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and pursue individuals who leave premises.
• Must complete all required new employee trainings within 30 days of hire and annually in accordance with CARF standards, Goodwill policies and state mandates.
• Must be able to stay awake while performing overnight positions.

What Goodwill can offer you

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount
• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)
• *Only available for Full-Time Team Members

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking determined individuals with a great passion for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

A Residential Specialist may provide supervision of and assistance with; self-care; safety monitoring, medication prompting; communication and interpersonal skills, socialization; sensory/motor skills; mobility; community transportation skills; problem solving skills; money management, and ability to maintain a household for assigned program participants in the Residential Program including Wahlstrom Residence.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with the development and implementation of individual service plans and/or behavioral plans for funded participants and Community Resident Participants to transition the individual to greater independence in the community as appropriate.
• Provides daily briefing of activities and assignments to supervisor.
• Completes notes as assigned by supervisor including daily documentation and data collection for Individual Service, Behavioral Plans, and/or Therap ISP Data as necessary. Notes must be completed at the end of each shift and must reflect the accurate times of service and all services provided.
• Works with program participants as assigned at sites to ensure successful and timely completion of all assignments. If the participant refuses services, the supervisor must be notified immediately.
• Provides round-trip transportation to outings and/or appointments for assigned program participants as necessary. This will require use of Goodwill-issued vans when working at a Goodwill Community Residence.
• If working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client, must keep client in line-of-sight as defined for the person served. If working in Wahlstrom Residence, must conduct regular safety monitoring checks as set forth by Wahlstrom Coordinator
• Performs personal care assistance as required in Community Residences
• All overnight shifts are awake positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma plus experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Must have valid driver’s license and daily access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Certification in First Aid & CPR (training offered by Goodwill and must be obtained within 30 days).
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying and/or transferring up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and pursue individuals who leave premises.
• Must complete all required new employee trainings within 30 days of hire and annually in accordance with CARF standards, Goodwill policies and state mandates.
• Must be able to stay awake while performing overnight positions.

What Goodwill can offer you

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee DiscountAnniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)
• *Only available for Full-Time Team Members

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