Residential Lead (San Diego)

The Arc San Diego•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Believe in empowering individuals in living their most independent lives.
Strong communicator and team player who fosters a positive home environment.
Organized and dependable, with an eye for safety and compliance.
Adaptable and able to step into a leadership role when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with case management systems (Therap preferred)
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role

Responsibilities

Provide care and training to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
Assist residents with dressing, bathing, and cooking.
Transport residents to their daily activities.
Teach residents new skills to improve their independence.
Participate in recreational outings with residents.
Assist the supervisor with the daily operations of the house.
Provide direction, training, and support to other residential specialists.
Support residents with daily living activities and personal care.
Lead engaging activities that promote independence and socialization.
Administer medications as necessary.
Assist in training and supporting residential staff.
Ensure safety, compliance, and accurate documentation.