Residential Support Specialist

Talent at Upbring•Canyon Lake, TX

13d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Support Specialist provides supervision, guidance, and support to youth in maintaining a structured, therapeutic environment that ensures the safety and well-being of youth. This role involves modeling positive behaviors, reinforcing social and life skills, and assisting in the implementation of individualized care plans. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, promoting professional development, and adhering to agency standards and regulatory requirements, the Residential Support Specialist helps staff create a nurturing space that encourages youth growth and success.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Prior experience working with people
Familiarity with basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to enter information into a computer in a concise and understandable manner
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
Ability to use good judgm ent, think and react rationally and calmly in difficult and stressful situations
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse staff and resident population
Ability to work extra shifts on business need

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, or closely related field
One (1) year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents
Trauma Informed Care training and understand of effects on trauma on development
Knowledge of behavior modification and therapeutic settings
Ability to provide conflict resolution and de-escalation methods and techniques to ensure the well-being and safety of youth

Responsibilities

Supervise, interact with, and observe youth in living and common areas , ensuring their safety, awareness of their location, and adherence to individualized treatment and behavior support plans
Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic living environment while upholding safety, security, and sanitation standards
Monitor and accurately follow their posted schedule for shifts while demonstrating strong time management skills.
Attend and participate in required meetings, supervision sessions, and training to meet licensing and program requirements
Demonstrate strong time management skills, adhere to ethical guidelines, and establish professional working relationships within agency standards
Collaborate with management, clinical staff, and volunteers to ensure program goals are met, maintain positive relationships, and provide high-quality services, including transportation duties when , while exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness
Communicat ing with youth and team members in a strength-based manner, exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness while ensuring all interactions and documentation are clear, concise and supportive.
Accurately enter ing all required youth information, reports, and incidents into the system before the end of each shift
Maintain awareness of resident behavior, set appropriate behavioral limits, and proactively intervene to prevent or de-escalate crises using verbal redirection and agency-approved interventions based on individualized treatment plans, while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and accurate documentation in high-stress situations
Supervise and support youth in daily activities by modeling and reinforcing positive behavior, promoting social interaction, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
Lead by example in teaching essential life skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, and laundry while guiding goal achievement, participation in therapy sessions, and orientation ; ex hibit professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness while providing backup support to other dorms as needed
Collaborate with management, clinical staff, and volunteers to ensure program goals are met, maintain positive relationships, and provide high-quality services, including transportation duties when , while exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness