Residential Support Specialist PRN

About the role

Are you passionate about bringing people together to create lasting change? Skilled at building partnerships and engaging the community? Ready to be a driving force for child and family wellbeing? At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

Your Mission in Action: The Residential Support Specialist provides supervision, guidance, and support to youth in maintaining a structured, therapeutic environment that ensures the safety and well-being of youth. This role involves modeling positive behaviors, reinforcing social and life skills, and assisting in the implementation of individualized care plans. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, promoting professional development, and adhering to agency standards and regulatory requirements, the Residential Support Specialist helps staff create a nurturing space that encourages youth growth and success. This is a PRN position and works on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, interact with, and observe youth in living and common areas, ensuring their safety, awareness of their location, and adherence to individualized treatment and behavior support plans
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic living environment while upholding safety, security, and sanitation standards
• Monitor and accurately follow their posted schedule for shifts while demonstrating strong time management skills.
• Attend and participate in required meetings, supervision sessions, and training to meet licensing and program requirements
• Demonstrate strong time management skills, adhere to ethical guidelines, and establish professional working relationships within agency standards
• Collaborate with management, clinical staff, and volunteers to ensure program goals are met, maintain positive relationships, and provide high-quality services, including transportation duties when required, while exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness
• Communicate with youth and team members in a strength-based manner, exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness while ensuring all interactions and documentation are clear, concise and supportive.
• Accurately enter all required youth information, reports, and incidents into the system before the end of each shift
• Maintain awareness of resident behavior, set appropriate behavioral limits, and proactively intervene to prevent or de-escalate crises using verbal redirection and agency-approved interventions based on individualized treatment plans, while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and accurate documentation in high-stress situations
• Supervise and support youth in daily activities by modeling and reinforcing positive behavior, promoting social interaction, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
• Lead by example in teaching essential life skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, and laundry while guiding goal achievement, participation in therapy sessions, and orientation; exhibit professionalism, teamwork