Residential Specialist FT FLOATER
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. The pay for this position is $20.50 to $20.50. The schedule for this position is Sun- Thurs 3p-11p. You enjoy variety in your workday and can adapt to working in multiple residential homes. You are compassionate, dependable, and dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. You have strong communication skills and thrive in team-oriented environments.
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.
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k
- accrued vacation & sick hours
- paid holidays
- employee assistance program
- mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
