Residential Specialist

2 months ago


Manchester, United States GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGoodwill 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:

Sunday 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 30 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
  • 30% Employee Discount
  • Employee Appreciation Day - 50% off employee discount once per year
  • $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
  • $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

*Only available for Full-Time Team Members


Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the daily living tasks required for participants.
  • Guide residents to become more self-sufficient and independent.
  • Depending on the resident’s level of need, assist them with self-care, medication management, money management, and maintaining a household.
  • Teach individuals proper communication, mobility, community transportation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Provide daily briefing of activities to supervisor and complete daily documentation.
  • Work with program participants at sites to ensure successful and timely completion of all assignments.
  • Provide round-trip transportation to outings and appointments for program participants.
  • If working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client, must keep the program participant in line of sight.
  • Performs personal care assistance as required.

Position Requirements:

  • All Residential Specialists must receive the COVID-19 vaccine or test for COVID-19 every week.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to stay awake while performing overnight positions. (**only include in job posting if position includes overnight shift**)

Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here

Is this position not right for you? We can help you find the right one at Goodwill or any other employer through our Career Centers Receive free career assistance services from Goodwill (including Resume Builds/Revisions, Online Job Searching Coaching, Interview Skills, and more) at gwct.org/career-coaching

Goodwill is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization, welcoming candidates of diverse backgrounds.



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