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, Community Mental Health & Human Services (Nonprofit).

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring Residential Support Specialists to provide direct care and support to adults with mental-health related diagnoses living in residential group homes in Lynn, MA. Typical responsibilities include:

• Offer guidance to residents during skills-building activities
• Develop and help implement individual treatment and support plans
• Assist with daily living activities (meal preparation, money management, transportation to appointments, personal hygiene)
• Provide side-by-side coaching to build social, self-management, and community-integration skills
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratios and ensure resident safety
• Build supportive, person-centered relationships with residents
• Encourage participation in community activities and recovery-focused programming

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Who You Are / Qualifications

The role is open to entry-level and experienced candidates. Minimum and preferred qualifications:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Experience:
  • Experience supporting individuals in mental health, special education, or other human services settings OR
  • Experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders
• Certifications & requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • 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)
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and observational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Respectful, patient, and consistent approach to behavioral support

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $20.00 per hour
• $2.00/hour premium for high-intensity program assignments (when applicable)
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks’ vacation (3 weeks after 1 year), 12 sick days/year, 11 paid holidays
• Health & dental insurance with employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical & dependent-care flexible spending accounts
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Access to credit union banking, tuition remission programs (site-specific)
• Employee referral bonus, discounted movie tickets, comprehensive training, and internal advancement opportunities

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Schedule & Location

• Positions available in Lynn, MA
• Full-time and part-time schedules; day, evening and overnight shifts
• Candidates should indicate shift preference; schedule assignments will depend on program needs

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting people toward recovery and independence
• Training and growth opportunities with internal advancement paths
• Supportive team environment and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees

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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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