Residential Aide Behavioral Health - PT and FT Shifts

Behavioral HealthFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16-$17.5/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Community Support Services - Akron, OH 44311Position Type: Full Time (40 Hours)Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.50 HourlyThe Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Residential Aide to join our Residential Treatment Teams.

This individual will provide assistance to residents in various residential settings in the community and will provide training and support to the extent determined by each individual’s service plan.

This role is different from many Residential Aide positions as these are hands-off facilities – there is no expectation for bathing, dressing, grooming, etc. of residents. What You’ll Do: Implement programming on a one-on-one training basis. Assist in the formulation of the individual’s service plan, when appropriate.

Make observations and complete progress notes in accordance with established agency procedures.

Assist and train individuals in daily living skills such as laundry, cleaning, cooking, communication and social skills, recreation, grocery shopping, personal hygiene, and self-care skills as indicated in the individual’s service plan.

Monitor residents’ self-administration of medications according to agency procedures to ensure that proper dosages are taken at specified time intervals. Assist individuals in the proper use of their funds. Monitor the facility grounds and individual living area for appropriate behavior of residents and guests.

Redirect residents as appropriate. Assist in crisis resolution using the least restrictive intervention in accordance with established agency procedures. Provide resident/client transportation to activities of daily living as needed.

Meet occasionally with Site Supervisor regarding general problems and concerns pertaining to individuals served and their community adjustment.

About Us

For 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes.

Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area. What We’re Looking For: Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required. One year of experience working with the emotionally impaired or developmentally disabled or similar impairments preferred.

A car and a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability through the Agency’s insurance carrier required. Ability to solve practical problems. A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery-centered mission.

Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenged. Successful compliance with the background screening and requirements of Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-31. Ability to work in a team environment.

Commitment to confidentiality, following rules of HIPAA. Ability to work a flexible, varied schedule Ability to work non-judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.

What We Offer

Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources Engaging, autonomous atmosphere 401(k) with 5% employer contribution Full Time Employees will receive: Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches Life insurance and short- and long-term disability Qualifications

Company's website: cssbh.org Company's Facebook page: facebook.com Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Residential Aide provides support and training to residents in daily living skills and implements individual service plans. They also monitor medication administration, maintain facility safety, and assist in crisis resolution.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. One year of experience working with individuals with impairments is preferred.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportMedication monitoringDaily living skills trainingDocumentationSocial skills trainingProblem solvingTeamworkHIPAA complianceCase management support

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 131 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Akron

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,167/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Akron, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Support Services

Mental Health Care
Akron, OH
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 5% employer contribution
Professional Development Assistance
Education Assistance Program
Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
10 paid holidays
15+ days of PTO annually
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Subsidized YMCA membership