HERITAGE HOUSE - Residential Care Specialist I

Legacy Behavioral Health • Valdosta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Residential Site Manager, the Residential Care Specialist provides services to consumers with a MH, SA, or Dual Diagnosis in a 24/7 community-based residential program. This role involves providing skills training and education on daily living skills, case management services, assisting with transportation, observing medication intake, and documenting consumer progress. Computer knowledge and extensive documentation are required. The incumbent must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid GA driver’s license with less than 5 points
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain CPR Certification
• Computer knowledge
• Extensive documentation skills
• Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health and substance use services

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and education on daily living skills such as budgeting, performing household chores, personal hygiene, social skills, and meal preparation.
• Provide case management services such as linking to community resources.
• Assist with transportation and observe consumers take medications as prescribed.
• Monitor and document consumer progress in treatment using designated format and within established time frames.
• Perform duties in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations.
• Provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling.
• Travel to off-campus locations.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans.
• Competitive pay
• 24 Days of paid leave in your first year
• Retirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED