Residential Support Specialist - 2nd Shift, PT

City of Lincoln; Town of Whitehall (NY); On-site; USD 46,838,000 - 50,971,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lincoln is seeking a part-time Residential Support Staff on 2nd shift (5 hrs/week, alternating weekends) to care for individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.

The role emphasizes advocacy, safety, documentation, driving responsibilities, and community participation. Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid MI driver's license, and the ability to lift and assist clients in a home environment. Competitive hourly pay of $17.13.

Qualifications

• Ability to document statistics and prepare correspondence.
• Ability to read, understand and carry out instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of groups and individuals.
• Ability to make decisions and reason through situations ensuring welfare and safety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for those served on personal, family, and community levels.
• Observes and documents changes in the physical and mental condition of those served.
• Administers first aid and simple nursing procedures as needed.
• Ensures the privacy and dignity of those served and reports any suspected abuse or neglect.
• Transports individuals to and from community locations using an agency vehicle or personal vehicle as needed.
• Administers programs to individuals and documents progress, as prescribed.
• Assists in meal preparation, cleaning, small home repairs and light residential maintenance duties.
• Provides hospitality to all visitors at the residence.
• Explores opportunities for community participation possibilities for those served.
• All employees will respond to health risks or any hazardous condition(s) and communicate any risks.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Decision making

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Lincoln is seeking a part-time Residential Support Staff on 2nd shift (5 hrs/week, alternating weekends) to care for individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.

The role emphasizes advocacy, safety, documentation, driving responsibilities, and community participation. Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid MI driver's license, and the ability to lift and assist clients in a home environment. Competitive hourly pay of $17.13.