Residential Support Staff

About the role

We are seeking Residential Support Staff to foster a safe, structured, and supportive living environment for individuals with diverse persistent mental health diagnoses (Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, etc.). This role entails supervising daily activities, overseeing meal preparation and household responsibilities, and assisting residents in developing independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular house and bed checks
• Safeguarding confidentiality and ethical standards
• Providing guidance, encouragement, and support to residents
• Overseeing medication self-administration
• Cooking and preparing meals
• Assisting with household responsibilities
• Coordinating transportation for residents
• Responding effectively to medical and crisis situations
• Ensuring adherence to program policies and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience and/or training in the mental health field with developmentally delayed, geriatric and co-occurring disorder clients
• Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Obtain/maintain current certification and/or training in CPR and First Aid, and any other areas specified by state law and agency regulation

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• A commitment to resident well-being
• The ability to collaborate within a team-oriented environment

Skills

• Effective communication
• Confidentiality and ethical standards
• Guidance and support
• Medication management
• Transportation coordination
• Medical and crisis response
• Policies and procedures adherence

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$17.50

Schedule

Full-Time: Tuesday- Saturday 3pm-11pm