Youth Residential Specialist

Brightli•Jefferson City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Residential Support Staff is responsible for direct and supportive care to clients; providing health monitoring, crisis intervention, training, supervision and facilitation of group education/structured activities. This position is responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client treatment plans and providing a safe/supportive environment for clients.

Requirements

Ability to establish rapport with the client population.
Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and written to produce clear and concise reports.
High School education or equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment history.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is required.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.

Nice To Haves

Ability to establish rapport with the client population.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all program expectations and rules are adhered to, and report behaviors to the supervisor, which will assist with therapeutic interventions.
Participate as an active member of the treatment team by helping to identify client's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
Document and/or report at shift change and/or in client/patient record any exceptional behavior and/or areas of concerns related to client's behaviors/interactions.
Assist and educate clients/patients in performing daily activities as needed.
Monitor client activities and document client activities occurring on shifts that are relevant to client's/patient's progress or behavior, including bed check documentation during overnight shifts.
Ensure all clients are accounted for.
Ensure precaution protocols are adhered to and appropriate documentation occurs.
Assists in monitoring general health conditions of clients.
Facilitate education or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned.
Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies are followed whether client administered or PFH associate administered.
Provide client transportation as needed.
Maintain a standard of behavior that is, at all times, consistent with agency expectations and program philosophy.
Complete all mandatory training within the required time frame with state regulatory standards.
Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, training sessions, etc. as requested by supervisors.
Be knowledgeable and adhere to all program policies.
Other duties as assigned by the Residential Coordinator, Assistant Residential Coordinator, Residential Director or Executive Team Member.