Weekend Residential Support Specialist: Community Living

Mental Health Association - Western MA; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association - Western MA is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide person-centered care in community living settings. The role involves travel between program locations, supporting daily living activities, personal goals, and community participation while promoting dignity and independence.

You will assist with medication administration (MAP), health needs, and documentation, and engage families and supports to foster growth.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Adaptability to participants' changing needs.
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Ability to pass and maintain MAP, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support in daily living activities, personal care, and skill development.
• Promote community integration by facilitating access to transportation and social activities.
• Support health needs, including medication administration (MAP) and appointment scheduling.
• Assist with financial skills and money management, recording expenditures.
• Respond to emergencies and crises per agency protocols and communicate with supervisors.
• Advocate for participants and liaise with families and community supports.
• Contribute to ISPs and document progress and participation.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, incident reports, and health records.
• Promote safety by following procedures and conducting drills.
• Collaborate with team, attend trainings, maintain MAP/CPR/First Aid certifications.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Adaptability

Personal care assistance

MAP/CPR/First Aid certifications

Age requirement 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mental Health Association - Western MA is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide person-centered care in community living settings. The role involves travel between program locations, supporting daily living activities, personal goals, and community participation while promoting dignity and independence.

You will assist with medication administration (MAP), health needs, and documentation, and engage families and supports to foster growth.