Residential Support Specialist: Empower Independence & Community

MHA (Mental Health Association); Springfield (MA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Résumé du poste

MHA (Mental Health Association) in Massachusetts seeks a Residential Support Specialist in the Integrated Community Living program. You will provide person-centered support in community residential settings, helping individuals with daily living, independence, and community engagement, while promoting dignity and choice.

Travel to program locations, flexible schedule Sun–Thu 9am–3pm (30 hours). Must have a HS diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and MAP/CPR/First Aid certifications; prior

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational and computer skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass MAP, CPR and First Aid certifications.
• 18 years or older; HS diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide respectful, person-centered support in daily living activities and skill development.
• Promote community integration through access to transportation and social activities.
• Support health needs, including medication administration, scheduling, and wellbeing monitoring.
• Assist with money management and maintain accurate documentation of expenditures.
• Respond to emergencies per agency protocols and communicate with supervisors.
• Advocate for participants, act as liaison with families and community supports.
• Develop and implement ISPs, document progress and participation.
• Maintain timely documentation including logs, incident reports and health records.
• Follow safety procedures, assist with drills and identify hazards.
• Collaborate with team, attend trainings, and maintain MAP, CPR and First Aid certifications.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Adaptability

Driving license

Formation

HS Diploma or GED

Description du poste

MHA (Mental Health Association) in Massachusetts seeks a Residential Support Specialist in the Integrated Community Living program. You will provide person-centered support in community residential settings, helping individuals with daily living, independence, and community engagement, while promoting dignity and choice.

Travel to program locations, flexible schedule Sun–Thu 9am–3pm (30 hours). Must have a HS diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and MAP/CPR/First Aid certifications; prior