Specialized Residential Support Specialist (12/24-hr Shifts)

Upper Valley Services; Bradford (VT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403B Retirement plan

PTO

FSA

Job summary

Upper Valley Services (UVS) in Bradford, Vermont, is seeking skilled staff to provide direct support for an individual with interests in art, music, and crafts. You will assist with health, safety, and well‑being, deliver therapeutic supports, and help the person engage with the community while building independent living skills.

Training, shadowing, and de‑escalation techniques are provided. Shifts include 12‑hour or 24‑hour blocks, 8am–8pm and 8pm–8am, with weekends required.

Qualifications

• Remain calm in difficult or emergency situations.
• Support an individual with complex developmental disability, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to an individual in Bradford to maintain health, safety, and well‑being.
• Engage in community activities to foster interests and relationships.
• Increase independent living skills and provide personal care as needed.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork and communication

Disability support

Job description

Upper Valley Services (UVS) in Bradford, Vermont, is seeking skilled staff to provide direct support for an individual with interests in art, music, and crafts. You will assist with health, safety, and well‑being, deliver therapeutic supports, and help the person engage with the community while building independent living skills.

Training, shadowing, and de‑escalation techniques are provided. Shifts include 12‑hour or 24‑hour blocks, 8am–8pm and 8pm–8am, with weekends required.