Residential Specialist

Liberty Resources•Auburn, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking part-time Residential Specialists for its Cayuga Crisis Residence Program. The crisis residences are community-based programs offering a therapeutic, home-like environment for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Staff provide support to help guests stabilize and safely return to their communities, while helping prevent unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Using the Need Adapted Treatment Model, the Crisis Intervention Residential Specialist supports people facing daily-life challenges that may increase symptoms beyond what can be managed at home or in the community. Services include health and wellness coaching, relapse prevention planning, wellness activities, family support, conflict resolution, advocacy, supportive counseling, referrals, and linkage to community services. Staff work with health homes, hospitals, treatment providers, and community supports to develop integrated plans of care. The position includes evening and weekend hours, with overnight coverage as required by the staffing plan. Liberty Resources describes the program as having a home-like setting, a relaxed atmosphere, varied work hours, mentorship and entry-level growth opportunities, and the ability to earn Peer Certification hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of relevant experience working with individuals with mental health or chemical dependency disorders, or a bachelor's degree.
A student or intern in a NYS Department of Health-approved education department program, a Licensed Practical Nurse, or a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Counselor (CASAC) also qualifies.
Respect for and a high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crises.
Ability to use critical thinking, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills to help create and maintain an environment that promotes recovery.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model.

Responsibilities

Teach individuals to view crises differently and use wellness tools to prevent future crises or reduce their intensity.
Work with Health Homes, hospitals, treatment providers, and community supports to develop integrated plans of care addressing mental health, physical health, substance use, and community needs.
Provide advocacy, supportive counseling, referrals, 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 timelines and in accordance with program standards.