Residential Services Specialist 1-2

State of Louisiana•Jackson, LA

3d•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 Residential Services Specialist will support residents in their daily routines, help them build skills for community transition, and use communication and de-escalation skills to promote safety and maintain a therapeutic environment in community homes.

Requirements

No experience or training required.

Nice To Haves

Successfully completed 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.