Residential Specialist - Residential Services (Butte, MT)

Aware Inc.•Butte, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AWARE is seeking a Residential Specialist to provide high-quality, unconditional care to individuals in a residential setting. The role supports adults, children, and families in becoming active members of their community while fostering personal growth, functional independence, safety, and inclusion. The Residential Specialist works with individuals with developmental disabilities and assists the Residential Manager with documentation, staff-related tasks, scheduling, and day-to-day residential operations. The position is based in Butte, Montana, and is listed as full-time, starting at $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least three years of experience, or an associate degree in a Human Services field, or a bachelor's degree in any field plus 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 their daily-living strengths and skills and support their participation in meaningful activities that foster functional independence and personal growth.
Respond empathetically to personal challenges and conflicts, providing therapeutic guidance and empowering alternatives that support resilience and positive coping strategies.
Report to the Residential Manager and identify missing documentation, client issues, and staff issues.
Assist the Residential Manager with scheduling, interviews, training, and other related matters.
Assist the Residential Manager with other tasks as needed.
Read the Day Program Communication Log daily and communicate issues to the Residential Manager.
Perform daily documentation checks, 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 daily.
Provide attentive supervision and companionship during daily activities, including work, recreation, and community outings.
Assist with hygiene, meal preparation and mealtimes, household chores such as laundry, and maintaining a safe, comfortable living space that respects each person's dignity and preferences.
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 choices that support 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, recreational activities, appointments, and other destinations when necessary.
Use trauma-informed de-escalation techniques, including H.E.L.P. and therapeutic holds only when necessary for safety; provide basic First Aid/CPR if needed and prioritize the least restrictive interventions.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and committees as assigned.
Complete and pass required training in H.E.L.P., Medication Certification, First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, SHED Safety, Safe Vehicle Operations, SDS, HIPAA, Professional Caregiver, AWARE's Behavioral Competency (ABC), 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.