Calling all Night Owls- Residential Support Specialist – Hill St

PROGRAM: Hill Street Group Home

POSITION: Residential Support Specialist

DESCRIPTION: 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. You will be part of a dynamic, caring team that promotes creativity and having fun. If you have a positive mindset, are creative and passionate about helping individuals achieve goals, then you will be a great fit for our team.

This is a full-time, awake overnight position. Weekday and weekend hours.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

You will serve as one of the primary support staff working with six (6) adults with developmental disabilities.

• Provide total care for day-to-day tasks such as bathing, grooming, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping and meal preparation.
• Helping to promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activity and exercise.
• Assisting the residents in community settings.
• 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).
• Preserve privacy, confidentiality and ensure dignity to all residents.
• Capture online notes and data related to residents’ daily experiences in electronic medical record software.
• Lifting and transferring, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL:

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

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, if desired.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance.
• Matching 403(b)
• Employee assistance plan.
• Generous sick and vacation accruals and 12.5 paid holidays annually.
• Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
• Fun and engaging environment.

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.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.

Interested Candidates: Send letter of interest/resume to

WCMHS, Personnel, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601

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