Residential Program Specialist III - Lead Staff

Work Unlimited•Corvallis, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Program Specialist III (Lead Staff) provides operational and on-call support for 24-hour residential homes in collaboration with the Program Manager. The position includes 30–32 hours of direct care and 8–10 hours of office work per week, plus 36 hours on-call. It supports residents’ independence, personal development, skill-building, social engagement, and community integration while serving as a mentor and role model for residential staff. The role is intended to provide mentorship to employees interested in promotion and requires leadership, household operations, quality assurance, and on-call coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 months of direct support or supervisory experience.
Basic computer literacy and ability to type without looking at the keyboard.
Must pass a DHS background check.
Must be a licensed driver and meet insurance driver standards: over 21 years of age, 5 years of driving experience, and no more than 3 infractions in the last 3 years.
Ability to maintain OIS certification and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

Model a calm, non-reactive demeanor during crisis situations and demonstrate independent decision-making.
Model workplace conduct and job-task proficiency.
Support independence and community integration for the people served.
Train and mentor new employees in conjunction with management and the Associate Director of Training.
Plan weekly menus and grocery lists, checking supplies before submitting orders.
Monitor medication supplies, reorder medications or treatments, and arrange purchase of PRN stock as needed.
Review financial logs and receipts weekly; when assigned, manage budgeting, banking, receipts, bank reconciliation, and cash ledgers.
Prepare consult visit forms in Therap and schedule routine medical, dental, eye, mental health, and specialist visits.
Evaluate appointment and consultation reports and ensure documentation and follow-up are completed.
Send monthly totals of away-from-home days to the Director of Residential Programs.
Post staff meeting minutes after meetings.
Conduct and submit monthly safety walkthrough reviews, follow up on maintenance requests, and promptly report urgent concerns to management or the Director of Residential Programs.
Respond to on-call calls within 15 minutes and remain within 30 minutes of the worksite while on-call.
Arrange coverage or cover open shifts during assigned on-call hours and remain available for the duration of those hours.
Submit schedule changes to management at the conclusion of each on-call rotation.