Residential Specialist

Provider Name: GOODWILL OF WESTERN AND NORTHERN CT
Job Classification: Direct Support Professional 1 Residential
Location(s): Hartford
Open Date: 8/11/2025 12:00:00 AM
Close Date:

Job Description


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.

 

Available Shifts:

Thursday's, Saturday's, and Sunday’s 1st shift: 7am-3pm

 

 

*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.
  • Provide daily briefing of activities to supervisor and complete daily documentation.
  • Work with program participants at sites to ensure successful and timely completion of all assignments. 
  • Provide round-trip transportation to outings and appointments for program participants.
  • If working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client, must keep the program participant in line of sight.
  • Performs personal care assistance as required.

 

Job Requirements

  • All Residential Specialists must submit proof of the COVID-19 vaccination. 
  • Satisfactory driving record, current driver's license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.   
  • High School Diploma and experience working with persons with disabilities are required.
  • First Aid and CPR are required (Goodwill can provide training after hire).  
  • Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.  
  • Must be able to stay awake while performing overnight positions.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please visit the following website https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=00874751-b0eb-43a8-a89e-286f457c8acd&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&jobId=561431