Residential Specialist- Young Adult Transitional Living (Weekends PT or PRN)

Intercept Health • Roanoke, VA

10d • $18 - $20

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. It reports to the Program Manager. The posting identifies the position as weekends part-time or PRN, while also stating that Intercept Health is hiring a full-time Residential Specialist.

Requirements

• One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in a Virginia Board of Counseling-approved human service degree; 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

• Conduct rounds at least every half-hour to ensure resident safety and complete random room checks and property searches.
• Facilitate residents’ medical and other outside appointments, including scheduling, communicating about, and transporting residents to appointments.
• 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 of unusual events, accidents, medical problems, and similar concerns, and complete required documentation.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans and use role modeling to support residents’ development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level