Residential Specialist - 2nd Shift - Hilltop Recovery Residence

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services; Bellows Falls (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,946; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

3 weeks paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness incentives

Snow tire subsidy

9 paid holidays and personal time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Vermont is seeking a Residential Specialist for the 2nd shift to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The role includes developing independent living skills and promoting emotional regulation. Ideal candidates should possess at least a high school diploma and some experience in the field. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $20 to $23.19 per hour, sign-on bonuses, and generous benefits, making it a rewarding career choice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries as a caregiver.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing independent living skills.
• Enhance emotional regulation skills to meet treatment goals.
• Foster a compassionate and respectful caregiving environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Experience with mental health and substance use challenges

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

Residential Specialist - 2nd Shift - Hilltop Recovery Residence

Job Category: Residential

Requisition Number: RESID002397

• Posted : February 13, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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

$1,000 sign-on bonus

3 weeks (pro-rated) paid vacation to start & excellent health/dental/vision coverage!

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

9 paid holidays and 1 week of personal time

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.

Join a team that makes a difference every day and a company that has been named one of Vermont's Best Places to Work for SIX YEARS in a row! Offering competitive compensation, outstanding benefits including wellness incentives, snow tire subsidy and more! You will want to make this a job for your lifetime.

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