Residential Specialist - Assessment and Diagnostic Program (Evening)
About The Position
Intercept Health is hiring a full-time Residential Specialist for its Assessment and Diagnostic Program. The role serves as a positive role model for residents and contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans. Through role modeling, the Residential Specialist helps residents develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors. The position reports to the Program Manager. Evening shifts are typically 3 PM to 12 AM. Pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. Intercept Health is a family-owned Virginia agency that provides mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care services. The organization’s stated mission is to help people grow and live their healthiest lives.
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; or a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate residents’ medical and other outside appointments, including scheduling, communicating appointment details to appropriate staff, and transporting residents.
- Administer medications as appropriate.
- Review medication records daily for errors or omissions, report discrepancies to the Program Manager, and document reviews on the compliance review calendar.
- Maintain and oversee medication records, including communicating with the pharmacy to obtain prescriptions and refills and completing related record keeping.
- Provide first aid for minor medical problems as appropriate.
- Notify the Resident Staff Supervisor and/or Program Director of significant resident medical complaints.
- Keep residents on established awake/asleep and activity schedules.
- Guide residents in personal hygiene techniques and the proper care of their rooms and other living spaces.
- Assist residents with meal preparation steps.
- Guide and instruct residents in housekeeping and laundry procedures, and supervise completion of daily chores.
- Use interpersonal communication skills to gain resident cooperation and resolve conflicts.
- Apply the behavioral system (point sheet) fairly, firmly, and consistently.
- Use appropriate interventions in accordance with the least restrictive alternative to protect residents from harming themselves or others.
- Review progress notes and staff log documentation daily for compliance with company standards, report discrepancies to the Program Manager, and document reviews on the compliance review calendar.
- Record accurate and complete information in resident charts.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance options
- Dental and vision insurance
- Health and child care flexible spending accounts
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Employer group life insurance, with optional buy-up insurance
- Voluntary long-term and short-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Optional pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Eight observed holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
