Residential Support Specialist (Behavioral Health Tech)

About Search Firm

This position is being facilitated by Pathway Talent Solutions Group a specialized recruitment and talent advisory firm. We partner with organizations to identify engage and place exceptional talent. Candidates will be supported throughout the process with clear communication guidance and advocacy to ensure the best fit for both client and candidate.

Company Overview Rooted Life
At Rooted Life we believe healing doesnt end when someone leaves the hospital. We provide a supportive transitional environment where individuals recovering from medical or mental health crises can stabilize heal and build toward lasting independence. Our clients receive not only temporary recuperative care but also wraparound services that address the root causes of instability.

We deliver trauma-informed whole-person care that includes follow-up medical attention mental health support substance use recovery life skills development and assistance securing IDs benefits and housing. Our goal is simple yet powerful: to ensure every client leaves in a healthier more stable condition than when they arrived equipped to succeed long after discharge.

If youre passionate about systems change equity and creating real impact in the lives of vulnerable populations Rooted Life offers you the chance to lead with purpose and grow with intention.

Our Mission
Our mission is simple - provide stable safe facilities that promote mental health stabilization and addiction relapse prevention.

Position Overview

The Residential Support Specialist (RSS) plays a vital hands-on role in maintaining a clean safe and supportive living environment for individuals recovering from medical events while experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This is an onsite position responsible for ensuring the facility is orderly and well-stocked assisting with daily routines responding to resident needs and supporting a stable community setting.

RSS team members are key to upholding the quality of life and dignity of every resident by keeping the space functional responding promptly to issues and contributing to a supportive and respectful environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the facility including shared spaces restrooms and individual rooms.
• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs report and resolve safety issues and perform light maintenance or cleaning as needed.
• Assist with room readiness for move-ins and clean/turn rooms following move-outs.
• Deliver or assist with meal distribution and ensure that residents are fed according to dietary guidelines and schedule.
• Monitor supplies (e.g. food hygiene products cleaning supplies) and communicate restocking needs to the ppropriate team members.
• Conduct and document scheduled bed checks incident reports and shift handoffs.
• Support clients with basic requests while maintaining healthy boundaries and house rules.
• Respond to resident concerns promptly and professionally escalating issues when appropriate.
• Uphold safety protocols enforce house rules consistently and address minor disruptions or conflicts using de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage participation in community activities or meetings when applicable.
• Foster a respectful welcoming environment for all residents staff and visitors.
• Participate in team meetings and maintain ongoing communication with supervisors and peers.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the facility residents and program operations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in residential shelter facilities hospitality or customer-facing environments preferred.
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with team members.
• Comfortable performing cleaning light maintenance and physically active tasks.
• Experience with vulnerable populations and trauma-informed environments is a plus.
• Professional grounded presence with the ability to respond calmly under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and receive feedback in a team environment.
• Bilingual (especially Spanish) is helpful but not required.

Ideal Attributes

• Reliable and consistent with strong follow-through
• Approachable and firm when enforcing community standards
• Observant and attentive to resident needs and facility issues
• Committed to maintaining a safe clean and respectful space for all
• Flexible solutions-oriented and willing to step in wherever needed

Work Environment

• 100% onsite position requiring physical activity such as walking lifting cleaning and responding to resident needs
• Schedule may include evening weekend or holiday shifts depending on coverage needs
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic recovery-oriented setting with high variability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person