Support Specialist

• Provide direct care and support in 24-hour, seven-day residential group homes
• Support children and adults with behavioral supports, safety, personal care, nutrition, housekeeping, healthcare, and daily activities
• Honor individuals’ wishes and culture while maintaining health and safety
• Assist individuals with community access and participation in educational and recreational activities
• Observe and document individuals’ activities, behavior, and progress
• Administer medications and treatments under nursing and medical-professional direction
• Assist with activities of daily living and hygiene, including personal care, bathing, toileting, and feeding
• Document and track all aspects of care, answer phones, and maintain confidentiality
• Prepare meals and complete housekeeping tasks
• Support individuals transitioning safely back to their home communities
• Provide or facilitate access to health, medical, psychological, emotional, behavioral, educational, recreational, and community-integration supports
• Work in residential group homes and community settings, with possible transfers to nearby worksites
• Participate in assigned day, evening, night, weekend, vacation relief, or float pool shifts

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