About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Careertakes is supporting a Confidential Client hiring Residential Support Specialists to provide high-quality, person-centered care in residential settings. As a Residential Support Specialist you will support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with mental health–related diagnoses through daily living assistance, skills coaching, and community integration.

• Offer guidance and side-by-side coaching during skills-building activities
• Develop and help implement individualized treatment and support plans
• Assist with daily living activities (meal prep, money management, medical appointments, personal hygiene)
• Promote health, wellness, symptom stabilization and self-management strategies
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratios and ensure a safe environment
• Build supportive, trusting relationships with residents and help increase community involvement

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Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Experience: Entry-level through experienced candidates considered — 0–6 years relevant experience depending on role level; experience in mental health, special education, direct support, or human services is beneficial
• Certifications & Requirements:
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Must be or be able to become MAP certified
  • Must be or be able to become CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided)
• Clear background check and eligibility to work in the U.S. required

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $20.00 per hour
• $2.00 per hour differential for high-intensity programs
• Employment type: Part-time (additional full-time openings may be posted separately); day, evening and overnight shifts available
• Training and certification support provided; indicate location and shift preferences when applying

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Benefits

The Confidential Client offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off — two weeks’ vacation (three weeks after 1 year), 12 sick days per year, and 11 paid holidays
• Health & dental insurance with employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Retirement plan (403(b)) with employer matching
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Access to credit union banking and tuition remission programs (worksite specific)
• Employee referral bonuses, discounted movie tickets, comprehensive training, and internal advancement opportunities
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Work Location & Additional Info

Primary work location: Chelsea, MA. Positions support residential homes across the Greater Boston area; applicants should indicate preferred location and shift. This role may require travel between sites and reliable transportation.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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