Residential Program Specialist-Weekend Night Shift

Mountain Home Montana•Missoula, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mountain Home Montana is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and attentive Residential Program Specialist 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 daily needs of the residence. The Weekend Night Shift Specialist works independently, remains alert and responsive throughout the shift, and responds to unexpected situations with patience, professionalism, and sound judgment. The position combines resident support and safety monitoring with household responsibilities, documentation, and communication with team members. The Specialist maintains an active overnight presence, completes safety checks and assigned household tasks, follows medication-support and testing procedures when trained and authorized, documents events accurately, and provides a thorough morning handover to Day Shift.

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 to seek supervisory, clinical, or emergency support.
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 who need assistance, including during distress or unexpected needs.
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.
Balance household tasks with the primary responsibility of active overnight coverage and responding to resident needs.
Complete medication-support procedures when trained and authorized.
Conduct assigned urine analyses and breath alcohol tests 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.