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Residential Specialist

Job in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06410, USA
Listing for: Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc.
Full Time, Part Time position Listed on 2026-10-24
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Community Support Services, Community Health, Mental Health, Career & Life Skills Coaching

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Residential Specialist

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking determined individuals with a great passion for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

A Residential Specialist may provide supervision of and assistance with; self-care; safety monitoring, medication prompting; communication and interpersonal skills, socialization; sensory/motor skills; mobility; community transportation skills; problem solving skills; money management, and ability to maintain a household for assigned program participants in the Residential Program including Wahlstrom Residence.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Assists with the development and implementation of individual service plans and/or behavioral plans for funded participants and Community Resident Participants to transition the individual to greater independence in the community as appropriate.
  • Provides daily briefing of activities and assignments to supervisor.
  • Completes notes as assigned by supervisor including daily documentation and data collection for Individual Service, Behavioral Plans, and/or Therap ISP Data as necessary. Notes must be completed at the end of each shift and must reflect the accurate times of service and all services provided.
  • Works with program participants as assigned at sites to ensure successful and timely completion of all assignments. If the participant refuses services, the supervisor must be notified immediately.
  • Provides round-trip transportation to outings and/or appointments for assigned program participants as necessary. This will require use of Goodwill-issued vans when working at a Goodwill Community Residence.
  • If working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client, must keep client in line-of-sight as defined for the person served. If working in Wahlstrom Residence, must conduct regular safety monitoring checks as set forth by Wahlstrom Coordinator
  • Performs personal care assistance as required in Community Residences
  • All overnight shifts are awake positions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Job Requirements:

    • High School Diploma plus experience working with persons with disabilities.
    • Must have valid driver's license and daily access to a registered, insured vehicle.
    • Certification in First Aid & CPR (training offered by Goodwill and must be obtained within 30 days).
    • Must be capable of lifting and carrying and/or transferring up to 40 lbs.
    • Must be able to stand for long periods and pursue individuals who leave premises.
    • Must complete all required new employee trainings within 30 days of hire and annually in accordance with CARF standards, Goodwill policies and state mandates.
    • Must be able to stay awake while performing overnight positions.

    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 60 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
    • 50% Employee Discount
    • Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
    • $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)
    • * Only available for Full-Time Team Members

    Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying /about/work-here

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