THE BRIDGE Residential Care Specialist

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources • Valdosta, GA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Behavioral Health is seeking a Residential Care Specialist to join their team in Valdosta, Ga. This role provides services to consumers with a MH, SA, or Dual Diagnosis in a 24/7 community-based residential program. Responsibilities include providing skills training and education on daily living skills such as budgeting, performing household chores, personal hygiene, social skills, and meal preparation. The role also involves case management services, linking consumers to community resources, assisting with transportation, and observing medication intake. Monitoring and documenting consumer progress in treatment is also a key function. This position requires computer knowledge and extensive documentation, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. The Residential Care Specialist will be supervised by the Site Manager.

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 and extensive documentation is required.

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.
• Work flexible hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED