Residential Support Specialist

Job overview

The Residential Support Specialist is an onsite role in Winthrop, MA, with positions also listed in Chelsea, Revere, East Boston, Boston, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Saugus. Compensation is $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour differential for high-intensity programs. North Suffolk is a nonprofit that supports individuals in residential settings and believes each person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. The specialist provides direct support to residents with mental health-related diagnoses, helping them build skills, manage daily living, and pursue health, wellness, and greater independence. The role also supports social connection and community involvement.

What you'll do

• Guide residents during skills building
• develop and implement individual treatment plans
• assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, money management, appointments, and personal hygiene
• support health and wellness, symptom stabilization, self-management, and skill development
• maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratios
• build supportive relationships and coach residents in social and community participation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential support specialist

winthrop ma

north suffolk community services

$20 per hour

$2 per hour high-intensity differential

mental health support

residential care

daily living assistance

treatment plans

part-time positions available

day, evening, and overnight shifts

multiple massachusetts locations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, health and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, 403(b) with employer matching, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition remission access, referral bonus program, training, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Full- and part-time day, evening, and overnight positions are available; high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license required; must be or become MAP certified and obtain CPR/First Aid certification within five months of hire, with training provided. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

About the employer

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.