Residential Lead
About The Position
Join Our Passionate Team at The Arc of San Diego! Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? At The Arc of San Diego, we are the largest and most comprehensive provider of services in San Diego County, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our diverse and dynamic team. We believe in putting people first and creating meaningful days for our clients and each other. If you’re passionate about empowering others to live their most fulfilling and independent lives, and you’re excited about professional growth and continuous learning, we want you on our team! About the Role: We are currently hiring a Residential Lead to join our team. You and your team provide care and training to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting – helping with dressing, bathing, cooking food, and transport to their daily activities, teaching them to adopt new skills and improve their independence. Together, you will also go on recreational outings, enjoying life out and about in the community. As the lead, you will assist the supervisor with the daily operations of the house and provide direction, training and support to the other residential specialists.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Must meet, at minimum, one of the following criteria: Possession of a valid vocational nurse or psychiatric technician license issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
- Completion of at least 30 college or university units in education, social services, behavioral sciences, health sciences, or related fields, AND six (6) months experience providing direct support to developmentally disabled persons.
- Eighteen (18) months experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled person under the supervision of a qualified intellectual disability professional.
- Valid California Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with case management systems (Therap preferred)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role
Responsibilities
- Supporting residents with daily living activities and personal care
- Leading engaging activities that promote independence and socialization
- Administering medications as necessary
- Assisting in training and supporting residential staff
- Ensuring safety, compliance, and accurate documentation
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k)
- PTO
- paid training
- employee perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
