RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST in Carnegie, Pennsylvania at Apis Services Inc

Employment Type: Full-Time
DailyPay Available

At Supportive Concepts, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals who want more than a paycheck. We're looking for people who are passionate about helping others, building rewarding careers, and becoming part of a team committed to making a difference every day.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you succeed.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

For more than 30 years, Supportive Concepts has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and supports for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by helping people reach their goals and live their best lives.

• Competitive compensation
• DailyPay - access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-paid training

• Paid training programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Certification opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines

• Make a difference every day
• Support individuals and families
• Build meaningful relationships
• Strengthen communities
• Join a mission-driven organization

The Residential Specialist provides direct support and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. This role assists individuals with daily living activities, community participation, personal goal achievement, and overall well-being while promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion.

The Residential Specialist works closely with supervisors, families, and support teams to ensure quality care and compliance with agency policies, licensing requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Provide transportation for individuals to:
  • Medical appointments
  • Community activities
  • School and day programs
  • Religious services
  • Family visits
  • Other approved destinations
• Support individuals in achieving goals outlined in their Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
• Follow all supervision requirements and support strategies identified in individualized plans.
• Promote independence, self-determination, personal choice, and community inclusion.

• Assist with annual community home licensing requirements.
• Support residential activities and ensure compliance with operational and licensing regulations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive living environment.

Complete accurate and timely documentation, including but not limited to:

• Medication administration logs
• Daily logs and progress notes
• Goal tracking documentation
• Incident reports
• Sleep/awake charts
• Weight charts
• Bowel movement (BM) charts
• Fire drill logs
• Seizure logs
• Behavior support documentation
• Gas receipts and vehicle logs
• Consumer funds documentation

• Attend and actively participate in scheduled home and office staff meetings.
• Assist with on-call responsibilities and emergency situations as requested by the Community Home Supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, families, and other stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support individuals and program operations.

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate
✔ Dependable
✔ Patient
✔ Team-Oriented
✔ Service-Focused
✔ Professional
✔ Positive
✔ Committed to Helping Others

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.

• Previous experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a human services setting.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

As a Residential Specialist, you will help individuals build independence, strengthen life skills, and participate fully in their communities. Your support will directly impact the quality of life of the people we serve while creating opportunities for success, growth, and meaningful connections.

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and commitment can make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

Supportive Concepts is part of the Inperium family of companies, and employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Together, we are committed to providing high-quality services and supports that empower individuals to live more independent, fulfilling lives while creating rewarding career opportunities for our employees.

Supportive Concepts, Apis Services, Inc., Inperium, Inc., and their affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, and termination.