RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
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Job summary
Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. seeks Residential Specialist to provide direct care in a residential setting for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Duties include personal care, meals, life skills, and community participation.
We value compassion, dependability, patience, teamwork, and a service-focused mindset. Training is provided; a PA driver’s license and background checks are required. Various shift options available across multiple sites.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
- Experience working with individuals with MH diagnoses and disabilities
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in English communication (verbal and written)
- Ability to complete all required training programs
- Ability to pass Criminal Record History Clearances, FBI clearance, physical exam and drug screening
- Preferred: experience in residential services, behavioral health, recovery-oriented care, or human services
- Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and person-centered practices
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting
- Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding when necessary
- Support daily living skills and independence
- Help individuals participate in community activities, appointments, and social events
- Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment
- Follow individualized support plans and goals
- Promote dignity, respect, and person-centered care
Job description
We are currently hiring candidates with a variety of availability, including full-time, part-time, and weekend availability.
- Approximately 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Hours may vary based on program and staffing needs
Opportunities available in:
- Pottstown
- Douglassville
- Kutztown
- Fleetwood
- Birdsboro
- Mohnton
We are currently hiring candidates with a variety of availability, including full-time, part-time, and weekend availability.
- Approximately 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Hours may vary based on program and staffing needs
- Approximately 8:00 PM – 9:00 AM
- Hours may vary based on program and staffing needs
- Weekend positions available
- Evening and overnight opportunities available
- Flexible scheduling based on programmatic needs
- Holiday availability may be required
Open availability is encouraged!
At Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc., we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.
Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.
For more than 30 years, Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.
Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Make a Difference Every Day
- Support Individuals and Families
- Build Meaningful Relationships
- Strengthen Communities
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
As a Residential Specialist, you will provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
- Preparing meals and assisting with feeding when necessary
- Supporting daily living skills and independence
- Helping individuals participate in community activities, appointments, and social events
- Providing companionship, encouragement, and emotional support
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment
- Following individualized support plans and goals
- Promoting dignity, respect, and person-centered care
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Committed to Helping Others
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
- Previous experience working directly with individuals with MH diagnoses and disabilities
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written
- Ability to successfully complete all required training programs
- Ability to pass Criminal Record History Clearances, FBI clearance, Physical Examination, and Drug Screening
- Experience in residential services, behavioral health, recovery-oriented care, or human services
- Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and person-centered practices
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.
Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.
Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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