Residential Support Specialist - Youth and Young Adult Services

About the role

You could make a difference in someone’s life every day as a Residential Support Specialist (RSS) working with young adults between the ages of 16-21. Residential Support Specialists work one-on-one and in groups with youth experiencing mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients as they learn and practice skills related to relationships, school success, recreational activities, health and wellness, early career experiences, and day-to-day living.
• Ensure safety by helping youth regulate and safely express their emotions, including using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills.
• Teach independent living skills like hygiene and housekeeping.
• Help residents prepare meals.
• Model relationship building skills.
• Coach youth on coping skills.
• Regularly clean the residence.
• Document clients' progress, success with medication management, and recovery process.

Requirements

• Passion for mental health advocacy
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Compassion and respect while working in someone’s home
• Patience and willingness to meet youth where they’re at
• Good writing skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends

Skills

• Ability to perform Therapeutic Crisis Intervention therapeutic restraint techniques
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• The mobility to lower self to a kneeling position on the floor

Benefits

• Competitive pay – Base rate: $21.75 - 24.00 per hour / $45,240 - 49,920 annually
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

Pay

• Base rate: $21.75 - 24.00 per hour
• $45,240 - 49,920 annually

Schedule

• Work evenings and weekends