Residential Support Specialist

Trinity Health • Brookline, VT

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About The Position

As a Residential Support Specialist with Pittsburgh Mercy, you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living fulfilling and independent lives. You will help create a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters residents’ growth and well-being through compassionate care, personalized assistance, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

This role provides individualized care and assistance with daily living, implements behavioral support plans, and facilitates residents’ community engagement. You will work with healthcare professionals, therapists, and support staff to provide holistic, person-centered care and communicate observations and updates about residents’ progress and challenges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive an organization vehicle.
• Access to transportation for local travel.
• Act 33/34/73 clearances.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical/TB screening.
• Successfully pass Department of Public Welfare Medication Training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support and develop and implement care plans tailored to residents’ needs and preferences.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration, while promoting independence and self-sufficiency.
• Implement behavioral support plans with the team, using positive reinforcement and effective communication to manage challenging behaviors and promote a calm, supportive living environment.
• Organize and participate in recreational activities, outings, and social events to facilitate community engagement and integration.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, therapists, and support staff to provide holistic, person-centered care.
• Communicate observations, insights, and updates about residents’ progress and challenges to the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403B
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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