Residential Integration Specialist

ACC Community Connections•Fond du Lac, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ACC Community Connections is seeking a part-time Residential Integration Specialist (RIS) to assist residents in building independence with a primary focus on community integration. The ideal candidate will motivate, support, and encourage psycho-social development in residents who may struggle with mental health, substance use/abuse, criminal backgrounds, and behavioral functioning. Our mission is to foster an environment where all recognize and achieve their potential.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to pass a Caregiver Background Check as well as a Criminal Background Check.
Ability to complete 40 hours of pre-placement training upon hire.
Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by ACC’s insurance carrier.
Must have an insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of full-time experience (or the equivalent of approximately 2,000 hours of part time experience) working in a formal program that focused on Mental Health services, Substance Use/Abuse services, and/or Crisis or Behavioral Regulation is preferred.
Skills and knowledge related to persons with mental illness including ability to conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and/or provide ongoing monitoring to ensure that outcome-based measurements are met.
Knowledge of and support for principles of Trauma Informed Care, Recovery, and Client Centered Care.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to accurately assess a multitude of client needs and direct staff and/or other residents appropriately in the treatment course.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, administrative superiors, colleagues, the general public, and community partners in a manner that supports collaboration.
Ability to collect, organize, and utilize data for program improvement purposes.

Responsibilities

Provide daily guidance, mentoring, and coaching of residents and their activities.
Assist residents in their daily routine, including coaching on preparing for the day and week, scheduling appointments, developing personal hygiene routines, and preparing meals.
Understand and operationalize each resident’s Independent Living Plan (ILP), potentially participating in its development or review.
Be aware of residents' habits, interests, and physical, mental, and social needs, reporting any changes to administration or colleagues.
Model healthy relationships to help residents develop safe and appropriate relationships and provide support during their healing process.
Provide crisis intervention by identifying, assessing, and intervening with residents in crisis.
Offer support that is respectful of and responsive to individual resident preferences, needs, and values.
Utilize a strength-based approach to collaborate with residents on challenges, identify strengths, and discover solutions.
Participate regularly in resident programming and make suggestions for programming based on identified needs and interests.
Comply with all company quality standards and timeframes for documentation and communication.
Demonstrate implementation of program policies, procedures, and quality assurance activities.
Collaborate with colleagues to achieve resident goals and outcomes, communicating client strengths and challenges.
Transport residents or assist in arranging transport for residents to community appointments.
Complete all required training needs within the prescribed time limit.
Assist in household chores, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the facility.
Perform all duties and tasks as assigned by administration.