Residential Program Specialist-Weekend Night Shift
About The Position
Mountain Home Montana is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and attentive Residential Program Specialist (RPS) to provide awake overnight coverage in its Residential Program. The role helps maintain a safe, calm, and predictable environment for residents, children, and families while supporting the residence’s daily needs. The Weekend Night Shift RPS combines residential support, safety monitoring, household responsibilities, documentation, and communication with team members to ensure a smooth transition between shifts. The position requires working independently, staying alert and responsive throughout an overnight shift, and handling unexpected situations with patience, professionalism, and sound judgment. The role includes maintaining active overnight coverage, monitoring residents, children, and facility safety, supporting nighttime routines, responding to emergencies and resident needs, and completing household tasks. When trained and authorized, the RPS also supports medication procedures and conducts assigned urine analyses and breath alcohol tests. The position requires accurate documentation, confidentiality, shift handovers, and following direction from the Residential Program Manager. Compensation is $18.00–$23.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to remain awake, alert, responsive, and onsite for the entire overnight shift.
- Ability to work independently while recognizing when supervisory, clinical, or emergency support is needed.
- Strong observation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during stressful situations, conflict, or unexpected needs.
- Willingness to learn and apply trauma-informed and strengths-based practices.
- Ability to complete accurate documentation and follow established procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and ability to meet agency transportation requirements.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in residential services, behavioral health, human services, healthcare, housing, childcare, or another direct-service setting.
- Experience working awake overnight shifts.
- Experience supporting young families, parents, or children.
- Education or coursework in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an awake, alert, and active presence in the residence throughout the shift.
- Monitor resident, child, and facility safety and complete required overnight checks.
- Support nighttime routines, quiet hours, curfews, and residential expectations.
- Respond calmly and respectfully to residents or children needing assistance, including during distress or unexpected situations.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, behavioral concerns, and safety issues, contacting on-call staff or emergency services when necessary.
- Complete assigned cleaning, organizing, restocking, and deep-cleaning tasks; maintain shared spaces and help keep the residence clean, safe, organized, and functional.
- Complete assigned supply, plant-care, and household maintenance tracking responsibilities while prioritizing active overnight coverage and resident needs.
- Complete medication-support procedures when trained and authorized.
- Conduct assigned urine analyses (UAs) and breath alcohol tests (BAs) according to established procedures.
- Accurately complete safety records, testing documentation, incident reports, and weekly tracking entries.
- Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in interactions and documentation.
- Receive shift handover information and follow assigned overnight schedules and responsibilities.
- Communicate significant events, safety concerns, resident needs, and outstanding follow-up items to appropriate staff.
- Provide a thorough morning handover to Day Shift to support continuity of care and a smooth transition.
- Follow direction from the Residential Program Manager and participate in required meetings, training, and supervision.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and short-term disability insurance.
- Optional Aflac coverage and telehealth services.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid sabbatical.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
