Residential Specialist - Residential Services (Butte, MT)

Aware•Butte, MT

About The Position

AWARE is hiring a full-time Residential Specialist in Butte, Montana, starting at $21.00 per hour. The role supports adults and children in a residential setting, helping them build functional independence, personal growth, coping strategies, and meaningful community participation. The Residential Specialist provides attentive supervision and companionship, assists with daily living and household needs, and supports individuals in a safe, inclusive environment that honors their dignity, preferences, and autonomy. The role also includes administrative and team support for the Residential Manager, including documentation checks, communication about client or staff issues, and assistance with scheduling, interviews, and training. The Residential Specialist implements individualized plans, documents individuals' well-being and services in AWARE's electronic records and performance systems, and follows confidentiality and safety protocols. Required training includes de-escalation, medication certification, First Aid/CPR, and other safety and care topics.

Requirements

At least three years of experience, or an associate degree in a Human Services field, or a bachelor's degree in any field and at least two years of appropriate and related Human Services experience.
Ability to implement individual support plans under AWARE's Unconditional Care Philosophy, with knowledge of behavioral techniques, interventions, skill-building techniques, and the emotional and behavioral needs of residents.
Computer literacy, including the ability to navigate and record information in performance-based software and an electronic medical records system.
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work as a team member, make and accurately report observations, learn resident care methods, and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with individuals to assess daily-living strengths and skills and support meaningful activities that foster independence and personal growth.
Respond empathetically to personal challenges and conflicts, offering therapeutic guidance and alternatives that build resilience and positive coping strategies.
Report missing documentation, client issues, and staff issues to the Residential Manager.
Assist the Residential Manager with scheduling, interviews, training, and other tasks as needed.
Read the Day Program Communication Log daily and communicate issues to the Residential Manager.
Check daily documentation, including Treatment Plans, Clinical Notes, Staff Notes, the Communication Log, and Structured Leisure Activities.
Ensure an appropriate weekly menu is posted and meals are prepared properly.
Organize structured group activities each day.
Supervise and accompany individuals with developmental disabilities during work, recreation, and community activities, supporting safety and inclusion.
Assist with hygiene, meal preparation and mealtimes, household chores such as laundry, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living space.
Plan, accompany, participate in, and oversee community and group recreational, leisure, vocational, and educational activities.
Implement Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans in a trauma-informed manner.
Observe, report, and document individuals' physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being in daily logs, critical incident reports, and AWARE's Electronic Medical Records System.
Shop for residence and individual needs as directed, prioritizing individual choice and autonomy.
Assist with phone calls and family visits when assigned.
Assist with medication distribution programs when assigned, following safety protocols.
Transport individuals to and from work, activities, appointments, and other destinations when necessary.
Use trauma-informed de-escalation techniques, including therapeutic holds only when necessary for safety, and provide basic First Aid/CPR if needed.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and committees as assigned.
Complete required training in de-escalation and therapeutic holds, medication certification, First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, SHED Safety, Safe Vehicle Operations, SDS, HIPAA, Professional Caregiver, AWARE's Behavioral Competency, Client/Employee Health and Safety, and Behavior Intervention Skills.
Use and accurately record data in AWARE's Electronic Medical Records System and Balanced Score Card Performance system, maintain confidentiality, and use empowering documentation.