Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Resident Care Specialist! In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, person-centered, trauma-informed support to youth in state custody, ensuring their safety, well-being, and dignity. Your positive, professional approach will help create a structured environment where youth feel safe, respected, and supported while developing healthy coping and life skills.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, behavioral challenges, or emotional distress. We are committed to supporting our employees through comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative team environment.
This position requires verifiable experience working directly with children or adolescents. Applicants who do not have prior experience working with children will not be considered. Applications that do not demonstrate relevant child care or youth services experience will be automatically rejected.
Duties
- Deliver personalized care and support to residents, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Monitor resident safety through regular visual checks, manual handling, and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Support residents with daily activities, including hygiene, mobility, and behavioral health needs.
- Document all interactions accurately, including incident reports and progress notes.
Skills
- Proven supervising experience in caregiving or behavioral health settings.
- Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and documentation.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, conflict management, and de-escalation techniques.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or from underserved communities.
- Certified in first aid and CPR; manual handling skills required for resident safety.
- Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations and high-risk groups such as youth or homeless individuals.
- Skilled in behavioral health support, social work principles, and home & community care practices.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certified (required)
This role is ideal for compassionate professionals eager to empower residents through supportive engagement while ensuring their safety and well-being. We value your dedication to serving high-risk populations with integrity and respect—join us in making a lasting impact!
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working directly with children or adolescents?
- Please describe your experience working with children, including the age groups and settings (daycare, school, residential treatment, foster care, behavioral health, etc.).
- Do you currently hold a valid CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification?
Work Location: In person
