$2,500 Sign-On Bonus – Residential Support Specialist
Join RTR and help individuals with developmental disabilities live safely, independently, and meaningfully in a residential setting. You’ll work alongside a Residential Manager and team to provide hands-on support, skill-building, and day-to-day care that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
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$2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time hires
- RTR voted Best Place to Work
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Comprehensive health & dental insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & dependent care)
- Free life insurance & long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after one year
- DailyPay – access your earnings before payday
- Tuition remission & discount programs
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness support
- Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
What You’ll Do:
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Provide direct support, instruction, and supervision in daily living skills
- Assist individuals with personal care, routines, and independence-building activities
- Support participation in community outings, social events, and daily activities
- Maintain accurate documentation, shift notes, and program records
- Assist with medical appointments and related documentation
- Administer medications following proper procedures
- Provide hands-on mobility and physical support as needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment
- Support transportation and community access
- Implement behavioral supports and trained safety interventions when required
- Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing staff development
What to Expect:
This is an active, hands-on role supporting individuals both in the home and in the community. The work may include personal care, behavioral support, and maintaining a structured, safe living environment.
Who You Are:
Reliable, compassionate, and team-oriented—someone who is comfortable with hands-on support and committed to helping individuals grow in independence and confidence.
Be part of a team that helps turn everyday routines into meaningful progress, connection, and independence.
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Education related to a field such as: psychology, social work, special education, or related human service work preferred.
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Valid Driver’s License.
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Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
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Successful completion and maintenance of all state and agency mandated trainings, including medication administration.
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Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
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Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
