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, Social services (behavioral health 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 day-to-day support to adults living in residential programs. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to help residents build skills, maintain safety, and increase community involvement.

• Offer guidance during skills-building activities
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and support plans
• Assist with daily living activities (meal prep, money management, appointments, personal care)
• Engage residents to support symptom stabilization, health, and independent living skills
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratio and ensure resident safety
• Provide one-on-one coaching and side-by-side community support

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What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Experience supporting people with mental health needs, special education, or human services (entry-level candidates with relevant experience are welcome)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be or become MAP certified
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within five months of hire (training provided)
• Ability to work day, evening, and overnight shifts as needed

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $20.00 per hour (approximately $45,008/year estimated)
• $2.00/hour differential for high-intensity programs
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks vacation (3 weeks after 1 year), 12 sick days, 11 paid holidays
• Health & dental insurance with employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Access to state tuition remission (worksite specific), credit union banking, employee referral bonuses, discounted tickets, and comprehensive training with internal advancement opportunities
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Schedule & Locations

Full- and part-time opportunities available across the Boston area. Shifts include days, evenings, and overnights. Locations the Confidential Client serves include Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, East Boston, Boston, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Saugus. Please indicate location and shift preference when applying.

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Why Join

This role is a great fit if you want hands-on experience in behavioral health and social services, meaningful day-to-day impact, training and advancement opportunities, and a benefits package that supports long-term career growth.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.