Residential Specialist - 2nd Shift - Alternatives

HCRS; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,958; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days

Shift differential and weekend differential

4 weeks of paid time off (pro-rated), 12 sick days, and 9 holidays per year

Job summary

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Residential Specialist for the 2nd shift in Springfield, Vermont. The role involves supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges to enhance their independent living skills. Requirements include a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and experience in the field. The position offers a pay rate of $20-$23.19 per hour, a $1,000 sign-on bonus, 4 weeks of paid time off, and additional benefits. Join our dedicated team and make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or preferably, an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges

Compassion and respect

Ability to set appropriate boundaries

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

Residential Specialist - 2nd Shift - Alternatives

Job Category: Residential

Requisition Number: RESID002459

• Posted : May 12, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Lincoln Street, Springfield, VT 05156, USA

Description

Residential Specialist

The pay range for this position is $20-$23.1990 per hour.

$1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of successful employment!

Includes shift differential, additional weekend differential, and generous holiday pay!

Starting with 4 weeks of paid time off (pro-rated) plus 12 sick days and 9 holidays per year!

Are you a creative, flexible, and dependable individual looking for a fulfilling career? If so, we have an opportunity for you! As a Residential Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges to develop the independent living skills and emotional regulation skills that are integral to accomplishing their identified treatment goals.

HCRS is a team of committed providers and business leaders passionate about transforming the lives of those living in our community. We strive for excellence and have achieved significant and measurable improvement in clinical outcomes for the more than 4,000 clients we serve.

To be successful as a Residential Specialist, you will have:

• A 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
• A valid driver’s license, car insurance and reliable transportation
• A positive attitude of compassion, respect, and ability to set appropriate boundaries as a caregiver

Located just a short driving distance from Keene, Lebanon, and Hanover, New Hampshire, you can have it all – great family communities, work/life balance, no traffic, the shopping, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.

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