RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST (RSS) - LIFE SKILLS RESIDENTIAL
Life Skills Residential is a provider of long-term care specializing in the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive support of adults who have persistent psychiatric and mental health conditions. These include traumatic brain or other catastrophic injuries, organic neurological issues, chronic pain, and chronic medical conditions. We offer several residential formats that aid in our clients progressing toward their highest level of independence, function, and overall quality of life. Our team is focused on meeting patients where they are and treating each as an individual. The ideal candidate understands individuals with life-long disabilities. They are compassionate & empathetic individuals, able to work under pressure, individually, and as part of a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain levels of supervision and safety
- Support behavior modification plans
- Prompt for activities of daily living
- Transportation of residents into the community
- Meal preparation
- Maintaining & cleaning in the residential environment
- Medication passing
- Behavior redirection
- Documentation
SKILLS:
- Strong communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Michigan driver's license
- The ability to pass a physical and TB test
- Submit to a background check (fingerprinting)
COMPENSATION:
- $18/hour
- 2 week PTO annually
- Paid employer Health insurance
- Pre-tax Vision & Dental available
- Matching 401K retirement plan.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person