Residential Specialist - Assessment & Diagnostic Program - Weekends (PT or PRN)

Intercept Health • Richmond, VA

10d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Intercept Health is seeking a Residential Specialist for its FreshSTART program. The role serves as a positive role model for children and adolescents in therapeutic placements who need a structured environment because of behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs. The Residential Specialist contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans and uses role modeling to help residents develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors. The position reports to the Program Manager.

The position is for weekend evenings (Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m.–12 a.m.) or weekend days. Compensation is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience, education, and certification.

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. The company describes its mission as helping people grow and live their healthiest lives, and identifies its team values as Service Excellence, Team Loyalty, Ownership, Passion, Authenticity, Solution Focused, and Kindness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least six months of experience working with children; or an associate degree and at least three months of experience working with children; or a bachelor's degree in a Virginia Department of Health Professions-approved Human Service degree.
• Ability to serve children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs in a structured therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for children and adolescents in therapeutic placement.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans.
• Use role modeling to develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors within residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED