Residential Support Specialist – Night & Weekend Care

MHA (Mental Health Association); Longmeadow (MA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Family leave

Long-term disability

Descripción de la vacante

MHA (Mental Health Association) in Massachusetts seeks a Residential Support Specialist to provide person-centered daily living support in Integrated Community Living (ICL). The role travels to multiple program locations, promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement for individuals with IDD or autism.

Responsibilities include health support, medication administration, transport facilitation, and ISPs development.

Formación

• Valid driver's license required
• MAP, CPR and First Aid certifications required
• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred
• At least six months' experience with mental health, IDD or autism preferred
• Ability to provide personal care and daily living support
• Strong time management and written documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team

Responsabilidades

• Provide person-centered support for daily living activities and skill development
• Promote community integration through transportation access and social activities
• Support health needs including medication administration and appointment scheduling
• Assist with money management and financial documentation
• Respond to emergencies per agency protocols and notify supervisors
• Advocate for participants and liaise with families and providers
• Contribute to ISPs and document progress and participation
• Maintain daily logs, incident reports and health records
• Maintain safety procedures and assist with drills
• Collaborate with team, attend trainings and maintain MAP/CPR/First Aid certifications

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Independence & teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or GED

MAP, CPR, First Aid certifications

Descripción del empleo

MHA (Mental Health Association) in Massachusetts seeks a Residential Support Specialist to provide person-centered daily living support in Integrated Community Living (ICL). The role travels to multiple program locations, promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement for individuals with IDD or autism.

Responsibilities include health support, medication administration, transport facilitation, and ISPs development.