Residential Specialist

Residential Specialist

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut seeks compassionate individuals with a great love for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

As a Residential Specialist, you would be taking care of and supporting program participants with disabilities in either a group home or personal place of residence.

Available Shifts:

• Thursday 1st shift 7am – 3pm
• Saturday 1st shift 7am – 3pm
• Sunday 1st shift 7am – 3pm

What Goodwill can offer you:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on Standard Weekly Hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount
• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

*Only available for Full-Time Team Members

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development and implementation of individual service plans and/or behavioral plans for funded participants and Community Resident Participants to transition the individual to greater independence in the community as appropriate.
• Provides daily briefing of activities and assignments to supervisor.
• Completes notes as assigned by supervisor including daily documentation and data collection for Individual Service, Behavioral Plans, and/or Therap ISP Data as necessary. Notes must be completed at the end of each shift and must reflect the accurate times of service and all services provided.
• Works with program participants as assigned at sites to ensure successful and timely completion of all assignments. If the participant refuses services, the supervisor must be notified immediately.
• Provides round-trip transportation to outings and/or appointments for assigned program participants as necessary. This will require use of Goodwill-issued vans when working at a Goodwill Community Residence.
• If working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client, must keep client in line-of-sight as defined for the person served. If working in Wahlstrom Residence, must conduct regular safety monitoring checks as set forth by Wahlstrom Coordinator
• Performs personal care assistance as required in Community Residences
• All overnight shifts are awake positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Satisfactory driving record, current driver's license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.
• High School Diploma and experience working with persons with disabilities are required.
• First Aid and CPR are required (Goodwill can provide training after hire).
• Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.