Residential Support Specialist PRN

Overview

Starting at $15.00/hour with a $600.00 Sign On Bonus for New Employees (paid out in three installments)

Are you passionate about bringing people together to create lasting change? Skilled at building partnerships and engaging the community? Ready to be a driving force for child and family wellbeing?

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant‑leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head‑on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

The Residential Support Specialist provides supervision, guidance, and support to youth in maintaining a structured, therapeutic environment that ensures the safety and well‑being of youth. This role involves modeling positive behaviors, reinforcing social and life skills, and assisting in the implementation of individualized care plans. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, promoting professional development, and adhering to agency standards and regulatory requirements, the Residential Support Specialist helps staff create a nurturing space that encourages youth growth and success.

* This is a PRN position and works on an as needed basis

• Supervise, interact with, and observe youth in living and common areas, ensuring their safety, awareness of their location, and adherence to individualized treatment and behavior support plans
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic living environment while upholding safety, security, and sanitation standards
• Monitor and accurately follow their posted schedule for shifts while demonstrating strong time management skills. Attend and participate in required meetings, supervision sessions, and training to meet licensing and program requirements
• Demonstrate strong time management skills, adhere to ethical guidelines, and establish professional working relationships within agency standards
• Collaborate with management, clinical staff, and volunteers to ensure program goals are met, maintain positive relationships, and provide high‑quality services, including transportation duties when required, while exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness Communicating with youth and team members in a strength‑based manner, exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness while ensuring all interactions and documentation are clear, concise and supportive. Accurately entering all required youth information, reports, and incidents into the system before the end of each shift
• Maintain awareness of resident behavior, set appropriate behavioral limits, and proactively intervene to prevent or de‑escalate crises using verbal redirection and agency‑approved interventions based on individualized treatment plans, while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and accurate documentation in high‑stress situations
• Supervise and support youth in daily activities by modeling and reinforcing positive behavior, promoting social interaction, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
• Lead by example in teaching essential life skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, and laundry while guiding goal achievement, participation in therapy sessions, and orientation; exhibit professionalism, teamwork, and cultural awareness while providing backup support to other dorms as needed
• Collaborate with management, clinical staff, and volunteers to ensure program goals are met, maintain positive relationships, and provide high‑quality services, including…