Residential Support Services of Wake County, Inc.
"Serving Developmentally Disabled Citizens Since 1974"
Mission and Services
To provide quality community-based services to people through person- directed services, advocacy, and cultural equality.
In 1974, a group of determined families founded our agency upon a dedicated commitment to advocacy and human rights for all individuals. Following standards set by the State of North Carolina for quality services to developmentally disabled adults, the agency has moved forward to provide Group Home Services, Independent Living Services, and Supportive Living Services.
Residential Support Services is committed to providing assistance to developmentally disabled adults. Our services are self-directed by those who receive them. Our professional staff serves as their support in organizing and implementing the services. Our Human Rights Committee and our Quality Management Team monitor services to ensure absolute compliance as set forth by the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights as well as our own State of North Carolina rights statutes.
Group Homes
Group Living Support
Individual Support
Residential Support Services operates three licensed group homes in Raleigh. Two of our homes serve adult men and one serves adult women. Each home is where individuals live and thrive in an environment suited for and responsive to those who live there. Staffing provides 24/7 supervision and assists each individual in their selected, meaningful daily activities, including work, education, and leisure.
Residential Support Services operates two homes designed for group living support for individuals who want limited supervision in a home environment, promoting more independence. One home serves women and one serves men. Staff supports weekday supervision and guidance, with most evenings and weekends designed for independent living with staff remaining on call as needed.
Residential Support Services provides supportive living services to assist individuals residing independently within the community. Some reside in their own apartments, homes, or in-home with their family or others. We provide 24/7 support for the group Individual Support (Independent Living setting). Our Qualified Professionals support individuals by linking services according to each individual's desires. Direct Support Professionals work with individuals as directed.
Serving Group Home, Supported Living, and Independent Living
Residents in the Raleigh and Surrounding Communities
Our Team
Office Staff (left to right)
Susan Murray, Administrative Director
Juanita Jefferson, Executive Director
Michele Poulter, Office Manager
Qualified Professionals and Program Director(left to right)
Crystal Kearney, Program Director
Qualified Profesionals: Trenise Wright, Temica Poole,
Kim Steward, Ann Chludzinski, Shanna Morrissey,
Betsy Qualters (retired) and Kequana Abdul
(missing: Syrinthia Winningham)
Residential Support Services of Wake County
185 Wind Chime Court
Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: (919) 787-1214
Fax: (919) 787-3416
For vacancy inquiries, email Crystal Kearney at ckearney@rsswake.org
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For employment opportunites, email Michele Poulter at mpoulter@rsswake.org