Youth Residential Support Specialist

Kids for the Future; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Job summary

The Guild for Human Services in Waltham, MA is seeking a dedicated Residential Support staff member to assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive residential program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

You will help maintain a safe living environment, support ISP/IEP development, transport individuals, and administer medications under MAP guidelines, while engaging in crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates preferred; High School Diploma required.
• Background record check process.
• Valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a team to maintain a clean, safe, positive living environment for each individual who lives at the residence, including completing laundry and cleaning assignments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of each individual’s residential ISP/IEP and daily activity schedule.
• Attend and support individuals participating in all community experiences.
• Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans for individuals who live in the home.
• Assist in record keeping and report writing, as assigned.
• Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care.
• Administer and record individuals’ medications, in compliance with MAP.
• Able to transport individuals to various locations.
• Provide direct supervision and care to individuals, including 1:1 responsibilities at all times and locations.
• Participate in any meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning, as directed.
• Engage in de-escalation of individuals.

Skills

Teamwork

De-escalation

English proficiency

Crisis intervention

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Associates preferred

Job description

The Guild for Human Services in Waltham, MA is seeking a dedicated Residential Support staff member to assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive residential program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

You will help maintain a safe living environment, support ISP/IEP development, transport individuals, and administer medications under MAP guidelines, while engaging in crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.