RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST

VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC•Fairmont, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The CD Residential Specialist is a member of the multidisciplinary team who provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients with substance dependence. Working as an extension of other team members, the specialist carries out rehabilitation and support functions, assists with treatment, provides education and supportive services, and offers training and assistance with activities of daily living. The role also includes consultation and oversight of residential assistants under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a human service field.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Ability to legally transport clients.
Ability to comply with clients’ rights.
Ability to comply with Valley’s and division departmental safety procedures.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with addiction in a CD residential setting.
Six months to one year of experience in substance use or dependence.

Responsibilities

Submit documentation accurately and on time as required by Valley, Medicaid, OSHA, and other licensing agencies.
Provide basic living and recovery skills support to clients in CD residential programs.
Monitor clients in the CD residential unit and ensure their needs are met according to the treatment plan.
Provide supportive counseling sessions as indicated by the treatment plan.
Perform daily residential duties, including meal preparation, menu planning, shopping for meals and supplies, inventory tracking and restocking, supporting self-administration of medication, keeping procedures current in the RA procedure manual, and carrying out client admission and discharge procedures.
Coordinate services with other members of the Treatment Team.
Transport clients to meetings, medical appointments, and other destinations.
Complete cleaning duties on the unit as assigned by the Supervisor to meet licensure requirements.
Support the training and monitoring of residential assistants.
Maintain consumers’ safety, health, and well-being on and off site.
Attend mandated professional trainings, including Essential Learning Trainings, and enhance relevant knowledge and skills.
Follow Valley’s Standards of Conduct and Compliance and applicable professional ethics when providing services and implementing treatment plans.
Promote appropriate community interactions and handle public interactions professionally and competently.
Return telephone calls and requests for information promptly, promote a positive image of the program and agency, and maintain good rapport with agency contacts.
Perform other duties as assigned.