Residential Specialist

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT • Cheshire, CT

1d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking individuals passionate about helping others for a Residential Specialist role in its Residential Program, including Wahlstrom Residence. The position supports program participants with daily living and independence in the community. Support may include self-care, safety monitoring, medication prompting, communication and interpersonal skills, socialization, sensory and motor skills, mobility, community transportation, problem solving, money management, and maintaining a household.

The position includes preparing activity briefings and completing shift-end documentation and data collection. Residential Specialists may provide transportation to outings and appointments, conduct safety checks or maintain line-of-sight supervision as required, and assist with personal care in Community Residences. All overnight shifts are awake positions.

The listed schedule is Sunday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; Monday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; Tuesday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; and Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days; training is offered by Goodwill.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or transfer up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods and pursue individuals who leave the premises.
• Complete required new employee training within 30 days of hire and annually, in accordance with CARF standards, Goodwill policies, and state mandates.
• Ability to stay awake while working overnight positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing individual service plans and/or behavioral plans for funded participants and Community Resident Participants, supporting transition to greater independence in the community as appropriate.
• Provide the supervisor with a daily briefing of activities and assignments.
• Complete assigned notes, daily documentation, and data collection for Individual Service Plans, Behavioral Plans, and/or Therap ISP data as necessary; document accurate service times and services provided at the end of each shift.
• Work with assigned program participants at sites to support successful and timely completion of assignments, and notify the supervisor immediately if a participant refuses services.
• Provide round-trip transportation to outings and/or appointments as necessary; use Goodwill-issued vans when working at a Goodwill Community Residence.
• Maintain line-of-sight supervision as defined for the person served when working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client.
• Conduct regular safety monitoring checks at Wahlstrom Residence as directed by the Wahlstrom Coordinator.
• Perform personal care assistance as required in Community Residences.
• Remain awake while working overnight shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits (employee paid), plus long- and short-term disability and life insurance (Goodwill paid); available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Two weeks of vacation, four personal days, and seven days of sick time for employees working more than 20 hours per week.
• Up to $3,000 in qualified tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays, based on standard weekly hours.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• 50% employee discount.
• Anniversary Recognition Program: $50 Swag Store credit at one year and increasing financial awards every five years.
• $200 referral program for each referred candidate hired.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED