Residential Services Specialist 2 (WAE)

State of Louisiana • Jackson, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Group Homes Department at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS) is seeking a Residential Services Specialist. ELMHS's mission is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. The department offers various programs including inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare, and intermediate and long-term psychiatric care, coordinating with the total system of care in Louisiana. The Residential Services Specialist will support residents in their daily routines, help them build skills for community transition, and utilize communication and de-escalation skills to promote safety and maintain a therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• One year of training or experience in providing behavioral health or developmentally disabled services or psychiatric patient care; OR Twelve semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance or nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of Drug Administration Course

Responsibilities

• Instructs, guides, and assists residents with routine and elementary self-help skills, group activities, indoor, and outdoor recreational activities, and hygiene.
• Provides care according to the treatment plan with positive behavioral management methods and participates in client reviews and staffing.
• Administers or supervises the administration of prescribed medications in accordance with specific instructions and drug orders once Drug Administration Course is successfully completed.
• Escorts and supervises residents during off-ground activities, doctor visits, shopping; provides accountability for assigned residents at all times.
• Monitors group home for cleanliness and reports needed repairs and maintenance to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assists supervisory staff with employee orientation and provides input regarding residential services specialist trainees.
• Attends in-service training as required and completes annual competencies during employee birth month.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisory staff within the limits of certification and level of competency; and according to established and accepted standards of care, accreditation, and licensure requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed