Residential Support Specialist

Residential Support Specialist

WCMHS is seeking a Residential Support Specialist that will be part of a dynamic, caring team that promotes creativity, growth and having fun. We are an innovative person-centered organization that has been providing support to individuals and families living in Central Vermont for over 50 years. We support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live their best life, to be part of the community, to explore their dreams and achieve their goals.

If you have a positive mindset, are passionate about helping people achieve goals and maintain their independence, you are probably a great fit for our team!

Summary of Duties

• Serve as primary support staff, working with an Individual with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism
• Support the individual to live as independently as possible within their own home
• Have related experience providing direct support to individuals with a variety of support needs (behavioral, emotional, communication, self-care etc.)
• Complete all online notes and data collection related to the individual’s daily experiences
• Collaborate and build positive relationships with team members, other support staff, and other appropriate individuals both inside and outside the agency as needed
• Preserve privacy, confidentiality and ensure dignity to assigned individual and all others
• Attend training, in-services, and/or conferences to assure professional growth as approved by supervisor

Compensation and Benefits

WCMHS provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a generous retirement contribution match. Our industry-leading paid time off package includes 12.5 flexible holidays per year and 12 days each vacation and paid sick time earned in your first year of employment.

The starting pay range for this position is $19.35 - $22.87 per hour