Residential Program Specialist III - Lead Staff

Work Unlimited•Corvallis, OR

10d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Work Unlimited is hiring a Residential Program Specialist III (Lead Staff) to support the operation of 24-hour residential homes in collaboration with the Program Manager. The role combines direct care, office work, and on-call support: 30–32 hours of direct care per week, 8–10 hours in the office per week, and 36 hours on call. It also provides a mentorship opportunity for employees interested in promotion. Weekend premium-pay hours are paid at up to $30 per hour. The role provides essential support to residents and residential operations while serving as a mentor, advocate, and role model. The Lead Staff member supports residents’ personal growth, skill-building, social engagement, community integration, confidence, and independence, and helps foster a collaborative environment by guiding, mentoring, and offering constructive feedback to employees. The role has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Work is primarily indoors and may be loud and frequently interrupted. Evening, weekend, and overnight shift coverage or behavioral support may be required. Mandatory overtime at any Work Unlimited home may be assigned. The position may involve exposure to verbal and physical attacks, outdoor weather, and bodily fluids.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (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 hold a valid driver’s license and meet insurance driver standards: be over 21 years of age, have 5 years of driving experience, and have no more than 3 infractions in the last 3 years.
Ability to maintain OIS certification.
Ability to maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Ability to apply and maintain physical restraints for extended periods.
Must respond to on-call calls within 15 minutes and remain within 30 minutes of the worksite while on call.
Must be available to work the full duration of assigned on-call hours.

Responsibilities

Model a calm, non-reactive demeanor during crisis situations.
Model independent decision-making, expected workplace conduct, and proficiency in job tasks.
Demonstrate and participate in supporting residents’ independence and integration.
Train and mentor new employees in conjunction with management and the Associate Director of Training.
Plan weekly menus and grocery lists, checking available supplies before submitting them.
Monitor medication supplies, reorder medications or treatments from pharmacies, 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 consultation visit forms in Therap and schedule routine medical, dental, eye, mental health, and specialist visits.
Evaluate appointment and consultation reports and update or facilitate updates to ensure required documentation and follow-up.
Send monthly totals of residents’ days away from home to the Director of Residential Programs.
Post staff meeting minutes after each meeting.
Conduct and submit monthly safety walkthrough reviews, follow up on maintenance requests, and 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 end of the on-call rotation.