Residential Support Specialist: Foster Independence

Mental Health Association - Western MA; Longmeadow (MA); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mental Health Association - Western MA is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide safe, person-centered support in community living settings. The role involves traveling to program locations in Western Massachusetts and promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement for individuals with IDD or autism.

The position supports daily living activities, personal goals, and participation in communities while maintaining flexibility in weekend evening shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• MAP, CPR, and First Aid certifications required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Experience with mental health, IDD, or autism is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide respectful, person-centered support to participants in daily living activities and skill development.
• Promote community integration by facilitating access to transportation, social activities, and resources.
• Support health needs, including medication administration, appointment scheduling, and wellbeing monitoring.
• Assist with financial skills and money management, and document expenditures.
• Respond to emergencies and crisis situations per agency protocols.
• Advocate for participants and liaise with families, providers, and supports.
• Contribute to ISPs, documenting progress and participation.
• Maintain daily logs, incident reports, and health records accurately.
• Promote safety by following procedures, aiding drills, and identifying hazards.
• Collaborate with team, attend trainings, maintain MAP, CPR, and First Aid certs.

Kenntnisse

MAP certifications

CPR

First Aid

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Mental Health Association - Western MA is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide safe, person-centered support in community living settings. The role involves traveling to program locations in Western Massachusetts and promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement for individuals with IDD or autism.

The position supports daily living activities, personal goals, and participation in communities while maintaining flexibility in weekend evening shifts.