Residential Support Specialist — Meaningful Home Life

North Community Counseling Centers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided during shifts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

9 paid holidays

Free continuing education and training

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work that makes a diff eren

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

North Community Counseling Centers (NCCC) is seeking dedicated Residential Support Staff to help create a safe, supportive home for adults with behavioral health needs. You will engage residents in daily activities, meals, and community outings while encouraging independence and well-being.

Work shifts include days and evenings, with training provided. This role involves documenting activities and coordinating with the team to maintain quality care in a nonprofit residential setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.
• Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.
• Previous experience in residential care, mental health, or human services is preferred but not required.
• Dependable, patient, compassionate, and comfortable working with adults with behavioral health needs.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and provide respectful, supportive care.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, positive, and supportive home environment for residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents through conversation, games, movies, walks, and other activities.
• Encourage independence and assist with everyday routines, such as meal preparation and household chores.
• Accompany residents on appointments, shopping trips, recreational outings, and community activities.
• Support residents with medications according to training and agency procedures.
• Help new residents become familiar with their home, daily routines, and program expectations.
• Monitor resident well-being and respond appropriately to concerns or emergencies.
• Complete daily activity logs, shift reports, medication records, and incident reports.
• Follow agency policies, safety procedures, and residential program guidelines.
• Assist with staffing coverage at other NCCC residential homes when needed.
• Participate in required training, staff meetings, and supervision.

Skills

Valid drivers license

Basic computer skills

Professional boundaries

Dependable, patient, compassionate

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

North Community Counseling Centers (NCCC) is seeking dedicated Residential Support Staff to help create a safe, supportive home for adults with behavioral health needs. You will engage residents in daily activities, meals, and community outings while encouraging independence and well-being.

Work shifts include days and evenings, with training provided. This role involves documenting activities and coordinating with the team to maintain quality care in a nonprofit residential setting.