Residential Support Specialist

1 week ago


Brookline, Massachusetts, United States Advocates Full time

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening.

The Direct Support Staff role involves providing ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling directly to individuals served in a residential setting. You will be responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living such as cooking, personal hygiene, and dressing. You will also be responsible for administering and managing medication, following Individual Support Plans (ISPs), transporting residents to appointments when needed, and completing shift notes.

Key qualifications for this role include:

  • High school diploma or equivalent degree. Experience working with the population preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and coaching skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to utilize basic computer applications.

As a Residential Support Specialist, you will work closely with parents and/or guardians to collaborate on how to best support each individual. You will also support residents of the program with community integration by doing things such as group activities, taking trips to events, and volunteering.



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