Residential Specialist

Liberty Resources, Inc. • Oswego, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Short Term Crisis Respite Support Specialist supports adults experiencing challenges in daily life that may escalate mental health symptoms and cannot be managed in their home or community environment. Using the Need Adapted Treatment Model, the specialist provides health and wellness coaching, relapse prevention planning, wellness activities, family support, conflict resolution, and other services as needed. The role is based in a community residential respite program that provides a therapeutic environment for adults experiencing mental health crises. The program’s goal is to stabilize a crisis, support a guest’s safe return to the community, and help prevent unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations. The position provides coverage according to the staffing plan, including overnights when required. Hours include evenings, weekends, and overnights. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), plus 1–3 years of relevant experience working with individuals with mental health or chemical dependency disorders, or a bachelor’s degree.
• Professional experience with the mental health system.
• Respect for and a high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis.
• Ability to use critical thinking, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills to help create and maintain an environment that promotes recovery.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a behavioral health or related setting using the recovery model is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach individuals to view crises differently and use wellness tools to prevent future crises or reduce their intensity.
• Work with Health Homes, hospitals, and treatment providers to develop integrated plans of care covering mental health, physical health, substance abuse services, and community supports.
• Provide advocacy, supportive counseling, referral, and linkage services to program guests as needed and as assigned by the Program Director.
• Provide recovery-oriented services using Need Adapted Treatment and Motivational Interviewing.
• Provide program coverage according to the staffing plan, including overnights as required.
• Complete required documentation within program timelines and standards.

Benefits

• Home-like setting
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Variety of work hours
• Mentorship and entry-level experience with opportunities for growth in the agency
• Peer Certification hours

What This Job Offers

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