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Residential Life Skills Instructor/ Residential School
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$44,837 / year median in Massachusetts
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Residential Life Skills Instructor/ Residential School
Cardinal Cushing Centers
Cardinal Cushing Centers - Hanover, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5901226
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.
Bachelor's degree [A high school diploma may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree if the applicant has prior experience, education or training in paid or volunteer human services activities, is a person with disabilities, or is a family member of a person with disabilities.]
Valid driver's license
Completion of orientation and required training in CPR, Safety Care, First Aid, medication administration, health education, fire safety and agency policies and procedures
Qualifications may be substituted upon review of the candidates by the President/CEO
Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:
Treats the person with the disability as the primary decision-maker
Provides physical and personal support based upon individual needs and strengths
Teaches individuals how to manage activities of daily living such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, budgeting, personal hygiene, health care practices, money management, traveling, self-control and leisure time
Assists person to participate in cultural and spiritual activities of his or her choice
Assists to identify, secure and use needed equipment and therapies
Assists in planning ways of supporting people and contributes to the development of the person's
IEP/ ISP
Helps to carry out support plans based on each person's needs and goals
Assists individuals in meeting personal physical needs (e.g., health, personal hygiene, appearance and medication)
Supports individuals in achieving good health through preventive and specialized health screenings and examinations
Explains preventive health practices such as good nutrition and stress management
Identifies the crisis and defuses the situation, ensuring the safety of all concerned
Reports to appropriate authorities the occurrence of emotional or physical abuse or any
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$21 to $25 Per Hour
Benefits
- Dental Insurance