SUD Residential Specialist, Napoleon

OhioGuidestone•Napoleon, OH

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is hiring a full-time SUD Residential Specialist for its Napoleon recovery housing program for men. The recovery house supports clients in maintaining stable, sober housing and learning to live in a communal setting. The role provides guidance, crisis intervention, medication as necessary, supervision, and support for clients’ safety and basic needs. This is a second-shift position working Sunday through Thursday. The specialist educates clients, their family members, and staff about substance use treatment, symptom management, wellness, and health; observes clients’ mental, substance-use, and physical symptoms and treatment responses; and communicates changes to the treatment team. The role also facilitates groups, supports positive behavior, performs safety checks, maintains required documentation, and works in accordance with applicable laws, professional standards, and OhioGuidestone policies. Staff are expected to demonstrate the agency’s values, promote a team-based and inclusive workplace, and represent the agency positively. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant-field experience, a valid Ohio driver’s license and safe driving record, and the ability to complete required pre-employment screenings. Ohio CDCA or SWA certification is strongly preferred. The work may require physically restraining residents and providing services in community settings, homes, or work locations that may involve walking, standing, and lifting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in a relevant field.
Valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
Ability to physically restrain residents of varying ages, heights, and weights.
Ability to walk, stand, and lift when providing services in community settings, client homes, or work locations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including speaking with individuals and groups.
Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation.
Ability to complete required pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, background checks, and any other required assessments such as a physical examination and TB test.
Position works second shift, Sunday through Thursday.

Nice To Haves

Ohio CDCA certification.
Ohio SWA certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles, maintaining high standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
Educate clients, clients’ family members, and staff about substance use treatment, symptom management, wellness, and health.
Observe clients’ mental health, substance use, and physical symptoms and their responses to treatment, and communicate changes to the treatment team.
Facilitate group activities focused on clients’ mental health or substance use needs.
Directly supervise clients to help ensure their safety and basic needs are met.
Assist clients with behavior management and positive behavioral interventions.
Complete regular safety checks of clothing, belongings, and the physical environment.
Meet assigned productivity goals.
Perform duties in accordance with professional ethics and standards, OhioGuidestone policies, and applicable state and federal laws, including laws governing protected health information.
Perform job duties in a friendly and considerate manner consistent with the agency’s mission, vision, and standards of ethical conduct.
Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Promote positive leadership, teamwork, and a culture of belonging.
Represent the agency positively in interactions with internal and external contacts.
Maintain relevant and timely documentation.
Provide services in the community, clients’ homes, or work locations as needed.

Benefits

Clear career ladder and development paths in various roles.
Opportunity to earn a monthly bonus for select clinical, therapist, and BHS roles only.
Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for employees or employees plus children.
Free CEU trainings.
10 paid holidays, some exchangeable.
Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
Flexible work opportunities across career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire opportunities, and locations.
401(k) with employer match option.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
Mileage reimbursement.
Free licensure supervision.
Recognition and rewards.