Residential Support Specialist

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Posting Job Description Position Purpose: As a Residential Support Specialist with Pittsburgh Mercy, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives. Your primary responsibility will be to create a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering the growth and well-being of residents under your care. Through compassionate care, personalized assistance, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What You Will Do: Individualized Care: Provide personalized support to residents, developing and implementing care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Daily Living Assistance: Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and other essential tasks, promoting independence and self-sufficiency. Behavioral Support: Implement behavioral support plans in collaboration with the team, utilizing positive reinforcement and eff...