Residential Support Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Residential Support Specialist - ASL Revere, MA, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 4297 Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.40 Hourly North Suffolk is looking for Residential Support Staff to join our Bayhouse team! As an American Sign Language Fluent Residential Support Specialist , you will provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. The RSS will help individuals with daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan. Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served.This is a great opportunity to build a career in Human Services and join an organization with room for growth! Staff must be fluent in American Sign Language in order to be placed at Bayhouse. What you'll do: Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery. Arrange and transport residents to appointments or daily outings. Complete administrative tasks, such as answering phones or filling out paperwork. Assist with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning Provide side‑by‑side support and coaching to help people socialize to socialize and become more involved in their community What you’ll need: Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required. Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred. . Experience: In lieu of college degree, at least one year experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Must be fluent in American Sign Language Skills: Must have valid driver’s license. Must be MAP certified or able to become MAP certified within five months of hire (training provided) Must be CPR/First Aid certified or able to become certified within five months of hire (training provided) Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr