Calling All Night Owls- Residential Support Specialist

POSITION: Residential Services Specialist

PROGRAM: Hill Street

DIVISION: Community Developmental Services

Summary Of Position

Calling all Night Owls! Looking for a job that allows you to have a flexible schedule? WCMHS is seeking an inclusive individual who is compassionate about supporting a group of individuals living with developmental disabilities and medical concerns at a group home in Barre.

Responsibilities include personal care, community inclusion, working on communication skills, household maintenance, and other team approach activities.

Schedule includes awake overnights.

Responsibilities Include

• Assisting the residents in community settings.
• Helping to promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activity and exercise.
• Provide total care for day-to-day tasks such as bathing, grooming, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping and meal preparation.
• Capture online notes and data related to residents’ daily experiences in electronic medical record software.
• Preserve privacy, confidentiality and ensure dignity to all residents.
• Lifting and transferring, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner.
• Deliver and administration of medication according to agency guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of and ensure support with progress towards objectives identified in Individual Support Agreement (ISA).

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL :

• Possess and express great patience and empathy for residents.
• Possess the ability to work independently and as a team.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Follow through with assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
• Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

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