Residential Specialist- Young Adult Transitional Living (Weekends PT or PRN)
About The Position
Intercept Health is hiring a Residential Specialist to serve as a positive role model for residents in its young adult transitional living program. The role 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 posting describes the position as full-time, while its title also references weekend part-time or PRN availability. The listed pay range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on education and experience. Intercept Health is a family-owned Virginia agency serving mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs. It describes its mission as helping people grow and live their healthiest lives, and its values as Service Excellence, Team Loyalty, Ownership, Passion, Authenticity, Solution Focused, and Kindness.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a Virginia Board of Counseling-approved human service degree; or an associate's degree and at least three months of experience working with children, young adults, or individuals involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice; or a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of such experience.
Responsibilities
- Make rounds at least every half-hour to ensure resident safety.
- Complete random room checks and property searches to help ensure safety and security.
- Facilitate residents’ medical and other outside appointments, including scheduling appointments, communicating appointment details, and transporting residents.
- Administer medications as appropriate.
- Facilitate recreational and leisure skill-building activities that introduce residents to new skills and hobbies, including physically and mentally stimulating activities.
- Notify the Program Manager, Director, or designee about unusual events, accidents, medical problems, and similar matters, and complete required documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
