Residential Support Staff

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Salary: $12.50/hour

Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent

Job Summary:
The Residential Support Staff is responsible for supporting the daily living and psychosocial needs of residents at Pollard Place. This role involves monitoring day-to-day operations, assisting residents with basic life skills, and supervising medication self-administration, while fostering a safe and supportive environment for individuals with severe mental illness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist and monitor residents with daily living skills

• Supervise medication self-administration in accordance with guidelines

• Provide support with psychosocial rehabilitation activities

• Maintain a structured and safe residential environment

• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and supervisors

• Document resident activities and progress as required
  

Experience and Qualifications:

• Must be able to work with and relate to adults with severe mental illness in a residential setting

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required

• Prior experience working with individuals with SMI (serious mental illness) is preferred