Residential Specialist

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

As a Residential Specialist, you would be taking care of and supporting program participants with disabilities in either a group home or personal place of residence.

Full Time and Part Time Availability

Available Shifts: Mondays 3p-11p

Tuesdays 3p-11p

Weds 3p-11p

Friday 11p-7a

Saturdays 7a-3p

Saturdays 3p-11p

Saturday 11p-7a

Sundays 7a-3

Sundays 3p-11p

*Open to discussing shift flexibility*

*With opportunities to pick up extra shifts*

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
• $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

*Only available for Full-Time Team Members

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily living tasks required for participants.
• Guide residents to become more self-sufficient and independent.
• Depending on the resident’s level of need, assist them with self-care, medication management, money management, and maintaining a household.
• Teach individuals proper communication, mobility, community transportation, and problem-solving skills.