Residential Specialist- 2nd Shift - CDCA preferred

OhioGuidestone • Toledo, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a part-time Residential Support Specialist for their Toledo, OH location. This role involves providing residential programming services for individuals overcoming addiction in a structured setting. The position offers flexible scheduling and growth opportunities. OhioGuidestone is a leader in community behavioral health care, serving approximately 26,000 Ohioans annually by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a relevant setting/ working with SUD is a plus
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Must be available during weekend hours
• Ability to learn and utilize the agency’s Electronic Health Record database and other electronic tools effectively and efficiently within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrate a current knowledge of mental health practices.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources and partnerships available for persons served.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including above average written communication; previous training or educational experience is valued.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively function as an OhioGuidestone team member.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess and demonstrate effective organizational skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• CDCA

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and current clinical records regarding all persons served.
• Provide education to persons served, family members of persons served and other staff regarding substance use treatment, symptom management, wellness and health.
• Provide ongoing observation of persons served mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms, as well as their response to treatment; communicate any changes to the treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
• Facilitate group activities focused on mental health or substance use needs to clients served.
• Provide direct supervision of clients to ensure safety and basic needs are met.
• Assist clients with management of behaviors and positive behavioral interventions.
• Ensure the safety of clients serviced and of unit by completing regular safety checks of clothing, belongings, and physical environment.
• Achieve productivity goals as assigned.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable professional ethics and standards and established policies.
• Comply with all state and federal laws regarding protected health information.
• Perform job duties in a manner that’s friendly, considerate, and aligned with the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Organize and plan work for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize IT system and software programs in accordance with agency policy.
• Utilize time off in a manner consistent with agency policy.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor.

Benefits

• Free CEU trainings
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!
• 10 paid holidays; some are floating holidays
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

What This Job Offers

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