Weekend Residential Support Specialist - Community Living

Mental Health Association - Western MA; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Mental Health Association - Western MA is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide compassionate, person-centered care in community living settings across Western Massachusetts. You will assist with daily living activities, health needs, and community participation, traveling to program locations as needed.

The role emphasizes independence, dignity, and advocacy, with weekend evening shifts, MAP/CPR/First Aid certifications, and collaboration with families and providers to support

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Adaptability to participants' changing needs.
• Provide personal care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Ability to pass and maintain certifications in MAP, CPR, and First Aid.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of six months of relevant experience; experience with mental health/ID/DD/autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support to participants in daily living activities, personal care, and skill development.
• Promote community integration by facilitating access to transportation, social activities, and external resources.
• Support participants' health needs, including medication administration, appointment scheduling, and wellbeing monitoring.
• Assist with financial skills and money management, maintaining documentation of expenditures.
• Respond to emergencies and crises per agency protocols and communicate with supervisors.
• Advocate for participants and help them build self-advocacy skills; liaise with families and community supports.
• Contribute to ISPs, document progress and participation.
• Maintain accurate documentation including logs, incident reports, and health records.
• Promote safety by following procedures, assisting drills, and identifying hazards.
• Collaborate with team, attend trainings, maintain MAP/CPR/First Aid certifications, and participate in meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree in human services or related field

Job description

Mental Health Association - Western MA is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide compassionate, person-centered care in community living settings across Western Massachusetts. You will assist with daily living activities, health needs, and community participation, traveling to program locations as needed.

The role emphasizes independence, dignity, and advocacy, with weekend evening shifts, MAP/CPR/First Aid certifications, and collaboration with families and providers to support