RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST

About Supportive Concepts

For more than 30 years, Supportive Concepts has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and supports for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by helping people reach their goals and live their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive compensation
• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training
• Paid training programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Certification opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines
• Make a difference every day
• Support individuals and families
• Build meaningful relationships
• Strengthen communities
• Join a mission-driven organization

Position Summary

The Residential Specialist provides direct support and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. This role assists individuals with daily activities, community participation, goal achievement, and overall well-being while promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion. The Residential Specialist works closely with supervisors, families, and support teams to ensure quality care and compliance with all agency, licensing, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for individuals to medical appointments, community activities, school and day programs, religious services, family visits, and other approved activities and destinations
• Support individuals in achieving goals outlined in their Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP)
• Follow all supervision requirements and support strategies identified in individualized plans
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and community inclusion
• Assist with annual community home licensing requirements
• Support residential activities and ensure compliance with operational and licensing regulations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive living environment for individuals served
• Accurately complete required documentation, including medication administration logs, daily logs and progress notes, goal tracking logs, incident reports, sleep/awake charts, weight charts, bowel movement (BM) charts, fire drill logs, seizure logs, behavior support documentation, gas receipts and vehicle logs, and consumer funds documentation
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled home and office staff meetings
• Assist with on-call duties and emergency situations as requested by the Community Home Supervisor
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, families, and other stakeholders
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support individuals and program operations

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Previous experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a human services setting (preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed throughout the workday
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Who We're Looking For

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Why This Role Matters

As a Residential Specialist, you will help individuals build independence, strengthen life skills, and participate fully in their communities. Your support will directly impact the quality of life of the people we serve and help create opportunities for success, growth, and meaningful connections.