Residential Support & Independence Specialist

Paylocity; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network in New York City seeks a Residence Program Specialist to support residents in a homelike facility. You will assist with personal development, daily living skills, and ensure safety while fostering independence.

The role involves crisis response, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team; some medication administration training is required. This full-time position offers strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid New York State Driver's License.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact with co-workers, residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and assists with personal development and independence of the people we support.
• Ensures that safety and well-being are maintained at the highest level.
• Provides training for activities of daily living and development of self-help and social skills.
• Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in the residential facility.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies with decisive action.
• Dispenses prescribed medications to the people we support after successful completion of the medication administration course.

Skills

Driver's license

English literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ADAPT Community Network in New York City seeks a Residence Program Specialist to support residents in a homelike facility. You will assist with personal development, daily living skills, and ensure safety while fostering independence.

The role involves crisis response, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team; some medication administration training is required. This full-time position offers strong benefits.