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Residential Specialist - 1st Shift - Hilltop Recovery Residence

HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont)·Rockingham, Vermont

$20 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site
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0-2 yrs
·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Support individuals with mental health and substance use challenges in developing independent living and emotional regulation skills. Help clients achieve their identified treatment goals within a residential setting.

Residential Specialist

The pay range for this position is $20-$23.25 per hour.

3 weeks (pro-rated) paid vacation to start & excellent health/dental/vision coverage!

9 paid holidays and 1 week of personal time

Includes shift differential, additional weekend differential, and generous holiday pay!

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Are you a creative, flexible, and dependable individual looking for a fulfilling career? If so, we have an opportunity for you! As a Residential Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges to develop the independent living skills and emotional regulation skills that are integral to accomplishing their identified treatment goals.

HCRS is a team of committed providers and business leaders passionate about transforming the lives of those living in our community. We strive for excellence and have achieved significant and measurable improvement in clinical outcomes for the more than 4,000 clients we serve.

To be successful as a Residential Specialist, you will have

  • A high school diploma or GED or preferably, an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or another human services field
  • Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges
  • A valid driver’s license, car insurance and reliable transportation
  • A positive attitude of compassion, respect, and ability to set appropriate boundaries as a caregiver

Located just a short driving distance from Keene, Lebanon, and Hanover, New Hampshire, you can have it all – great family communities, work/life balance, no traffic, the shopping, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.

Join a team that makes a difference every day and a company that has been named one of Vermont's Best Places to Work for SIX YEARS in a row! Offering competitive compensation, outstanding benefits including wellness incentives, snow tire subsidy and more! You will want to make this a job for your lifetime.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED, though a degree in psychology or human services is preferred. Candidates must have experience with mental health/substance use challenges and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Compassion
  • Respect
  • Boundary Setting
  • Caregiving
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Mental Health Support
  • Substance Use Support
  • Independent Living Skills Development

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • Shift Differential
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Wellness Incentives
  • Weekend Differential
  • Snow Tire Subsidy

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $23/hr
Location
Rockingham, Vermont
Posted
May 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont)

HCRS is the community mental health and developmental services agency for Windsor and Windham Counties of Vermont. Founded in 1967, our non-profit agency serves over 4,000 individuals annually through its key programs for mental health, substance abuse, and developmental...

Salary listed on 14 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

Residential support roles remain in steady demand

In Vermont, residential specialist roles in recovery settings are often sought by employers serving people with mental health and substance use needs, especially for first-shift coverage. These positions can be competitive because they typically ask for direct experience, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a background in human services or psychology; benefits such as health, dental, and vision coverage may also matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight relevant support experience and dependable transportation.

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