Residential Specialist - Assessment and Diagnostic Program (Day)
Intercept Health•Chesterfield, VA
•$18 - $20
About The Position
Intercept Health is hiring a full-time Residential Specialist for its Assessment and Diagnostic Program. The Residential Specialist serves as a positive role model for residents and contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans. Through role modeling, the Specialist helps residents develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors. The role reports to the Program Manager. Day shifts are typically 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The stated base hourly pay range is $18.00–$20.00, based on education and experience.
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 by scheduling them, communicating appointments 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 associated record keeping.
- Administer 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 and optional buy-up insurances
- Voluntary long-term and short-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Optional pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Eight observed holidays
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