Residential Specialist FT FLOATER

The Arc San Diego•San Diego, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact across San Diego County? As a Residential Specialist Floater, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support multiple residential homes within an assigned geographical area, providing vital, culturally sensitive direct support services. Reporting to the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional, you’ll play a key role in fostering independence and inclusion for program residents. Through person-centered approaches and strategies, you’ll empower individuals to actively engage in every aspect of their daily lives, exercise choice and control, and achieve greater independence. Your role will include filling in for planned and unplanned vacancies and absences of Residential Specialists as assigned by QIDP and/or other Residential Management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Six (6) months experience working with individuals with disabilities
Strong communication and adaptability skills
Valid California Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience using case management systems (Therap preferred)

Responsibilities

Traveling between designated residential homes as needed to provide direct support.
Assisting residents with daily living activities, personal care, and participation in meaningful activities.
Supporting residents in achieving their Individual Program Plan goals and fostering independence.
Administering medications and monitoring health-related needs.
Creating a safe, respectful, and engaging home environment.
Filling in for planned and unplanned vacancies and absences of Residential Specialists as assigned by QIDP and/or other Residential Management.