Residential Support Specialist - ASL

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health & Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. seeks a Residential Support Specialist - ASL to provide direct care in a Bayhouse setting in Revere, MA.

The RSS will assist individuals with daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation, and other aspects based on person-centered plans. Staff must be fluent in American Sign Language to be placed at Bayhouse, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree highly preferred.
• At least one year experience with population with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder in lieu of college degree.
• Must be fluent in American Sign Language.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• MAP certification within five months of hire (training provided).
• CPR/First Aid certification within five months of hire (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living skills and health-related tasks.
• Arrange and transport residents to appointments or activities.
• Complete administrative tasks such as phones and paperwork.
• Assist with household tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Provide side-by-side support to foster social engagement and community involvement.

Skills

ASL Fluent

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MAP certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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Residential Support Specialist - ASL

Revere, MA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 4297

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.40 Hourly

North Suffolk is looking for Residential Support Staff to join our Bayhouse team! As an American Sign Language Fluent Residential Support Specialist, you will provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. The RSS will help individuals with daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan. Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served. This is a great opportunity to build a career in Human Services and join an organization with room for growth!

Staff must be fluent in American Sign Language in order to be placed at Bayhouse.

What you'll do:

• Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.
• Arrange and transport residents to appointments or daily outings.
• Complete administrative tasks, such as answering phones or filling out paperwork.
• Assist with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize to socialize and become more involved in their community

What you'll need:

• Education:
  • High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred. .
• Experience:
  • In lieu of college degree, at least one year experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
  • Must be fluent in American Sign Language
• Skills:
  • Must have valid driver's license.
  • Must be MAP certified or able to become MAP certified within five months of hire (training provided)
  • Must be CPR/First Aid certified or able to become certified within five months of hire (training provided)

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Time Off - Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to Credit Union Banking
• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Internal Advancement Opportunities