Residential Support Specialist Part-Time

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring; Canyon Lake (TX); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive PTO & paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance &more

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Gym Memberships

Descripción de la vacante

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring is seeking a Residential Support Specialist (Part-Time) in Canyon Lake, TX.

The role provides supervision and support to youth in a structured, therapeutic setting and involves implementing individualized care plans. You will collaborate with staff to ensure safety, dignity, and well‑being, while modeling positive behaviors and assisting with transportation duties as needed.

Formación

• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior experience working with people.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills and ability to document clearly.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Good judgment in difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to work extra shifts on business need.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise, interact with, and observe youth, ensuring safety and adherence to treatment plans.
• Maintain a clean, organized living environment and uphold safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor schedules, attend meetings, supervision, and training to meet licensing and program requirements.
• Collaborate with management, clinical staff, and volunteers to meet program goals and provide high‑quality services, including transportation duties when required.
• Accurately entering all required youth information, reports, and incidents into the system.
• Provide back‑up support to other dorms as needed and model positive behavior.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Good judgment

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Residential Support Specialist Part-Time

US-TX-Canyon Lake

Job ID: 2025-6503

# of Openings: 10

Category: Residential Treatment Centers

Overview

Starting at $15.00/hour

Are you passionate about bringing people together to create lasting change? Skilled at building partnerships and engaging the community? Ready to be a driving force for child and family wellbeing?

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

What You'll Do as a Residential Support Specialist

The Residential Support Specialist provides supervision, guidance, and support to youth in maintaining a structured, therapeutic environment that ensures the safety and well-being of youth. This role involves modeling positive behaviors, reinforcing social and life skills, and assisting in the implementation of individualized care plans. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, promoting professional development, and adhering to agency standards and regulatory requirements, the Residential Support Specialist helps staff create a nurturing space that encourages youth growth and success.

servant-leaders in the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

*This is a part-time position with various shifts available

Responsibilities

• Supervise, interact with, and observe youth in living and common areas, ensuring their safety, awareness of their location, and adherence to individualized treatment and behavior support plans
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic living environment while upholding safety, security, and sanitation standards
• Monitor and accurately follow their posted schedule for shifts while demonstrating strong time management skills. Attend and participate in required meetings, supervision sessions, and training to meet licensing and program requirements
• Demonstrate strong time management skills, adhere to ethical guidelines, and establish professional working relationships within agency standards
• Collaborate with management, clinical staff, and volunteers to ensure program goals are met, maintain positive relationships, and provide high-quality services, including transportation duties when required, while exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness Communicating with youth and team members in a strength-based manner, exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness while ensuring all interactions and documentation are clear, concise and supportive. Accurately entering all required youth information, reports, and incidents into the system before the end of each shift
• Maintain awareness of resident behavior, set appropriate behavioral limits, and proactively intervene to prevent or de-escalate crises using verbal redirection and agency-approved interventions based on individualized treatment plans, while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and accurate documentation in high-stress situations
• Supervise and support youth in daily activities by modeling and reinforcing positive behavior, promoting social interaction, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
• Lead by example in teaching essential life skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, and laundry while guiding goal achievement, participation in therapy sessions, and orientation; exhibit professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness while providing backup support to other dorms as needed
• Collaborate with management, clinical staff, and volunteers to ensure program goals are met, maintain positive relationships, and provide high-quality services, including transportation duties when required, while exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness

Qualifications

Residential Support Specialist Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior experience working with people
• Familiarity with basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to enter information into a computer in a concise and understandable manner
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
• Ability to use good judgment, think and react rationally and calmly in difficult and stressful situations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse staff and resident population
• Ability to work extra shifts on business need

Residential Support Specialist Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, or closely related field
• One (1) year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents
• Trauma Informed Care training and understand of effects on trauma on development
• Knowledge of behavior modification and therapeutic settings
• Ability to provide conflict resolution and de-escalation methods and techniques to ensure the well-being and safety of youth

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 40%

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
• Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are areas where children reside
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 125 lbs

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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