Residential Specialist

Evergreen Recovery Centers•Everett, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Evergreen Recovery Centers is launching a new 90-day inpatient residential program called "Rainwood" for women with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, starting in May 2026. The program uses a trauma-informed, recovery-centered, and strengths-based approach, providing a safe and structured environment for healing and empowerment. It includes comprehensive clinical assessments, individualized treatment plans, group therapy, evidence-based practices, holistic therapies, mindfulness training, and recreational activities. The Residential Specialist is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for serving, engaging, and overseeing residents' daily activities outside of clinical functions.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to show compassion and empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and modeling appropriate interpersonal behavior.
Reliable work attendance and able to work evening and weekend hours as well as some holiday (with additional pay) as assigned.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
Work cooperatively and professionally with residents, visitors, other agency staff, and community agency representatives.
Basic computer and keyboarding ability.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR, 45 CFR, and RCW 70.96A and related laws, as set forth in organization’s policies and procedures.
Some understanding of alcoholism and drug addiction, treatment and recovery supports.
Maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License, acceptable driving record and be able to operate a company vehicle without restriction.
TB screen is required at time of employment and annually thereafter.
CPR and First Aid training will be required in first month and annually thereafter.
No history of misuse of alcohol or other drugs for a minimum of one year prior to employment with Evergreen Recovery Centers.
Offer of employment is conditional upon Criminal Background Check from the Washington State Patrol and ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test and agreement to agency’s drug free workplace policies.

Nice To Haves

Prefer students completing education to become a substance use disorder professional or pursuing a degree in human services.
Experience with electronic patient records helpful.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily health and safety of residents who have substance use disorders and often co-occurring mental health disorders who have engaged in intensive long-term residential treatment.
Provide oversite for residents at the facility and complete all shift reports on resident activities to supervisor and clinical staff.
Conduct resident orientation to familiarize resident to program guidelines, room assignment, and medical emergency sheet within 12 hours of arrival.
Record any resident illness noting nature of the illness, actions taken, date and time of occurrence, and temperature (if taken).
Coordinate residents’ transportation to appointments, community meetings, and/or medical emergencies.
Transport residents as needed, using ONLY company vehicles.
Ensure property and resident safety through making rounds of all resident rooms at least twice between 5PM and 12Midnight, then hourly between 12Midnight and 6AM and recording observations in the log.
Assign and oversee resident housekeeping duties and assisting as necessary to ensure those duties are properly performed.
Monitor approved resident requests for leaving the facility for medical, clinical or other reasons and immediately report those leaving without prior approval.
Maintain logbook and shift reports on resident activities, incidents, and accidents.
Monitor residents’ self-administration of medication in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Address resident conflicts, calling supervisor(s) in accordance with procedures.
Collaborate with program staff to reinforce positive recovery goals for residents and complete shift logs or other communication devices promptly and accurately.
Complete incident reports as required by organization policy.
Must have full understanding of the policies and procedures of Evergreen Recovery Centers and follow those policies at all times.
Apply knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures to enforce house rules with residents.
Assemble resident intake folders, photocopy forms, and complete resident record filing in a timely manner.
Complete training as required by the organization (on computer or in person) in a timely fashion.
Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.