Residential Specialist - Carroll County - Every Other Weekend 9a-9p

Location: Sykesville

PROLOGUE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Residential Specialist Every Other Weekend 9am – 9pm

General Description:

The Residential Specialist implements individual's service plans by providing direct psychiatric rehabilitation services and skills training to individuals recovering from mental illness. The Residential Specialist works with residents in their homes by providing the support to assist them in developing the skills necessary for independence and success.

May have to use own vehicle to travel between locations, company vehicles are used to transport residents. FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Part time (Every Other Weekend 9:00 am – 9:00 pm). This person reports to the Residential Coordinator.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skill Abilities to Perform

Essential Job Functions:

A high school diploma is required and experience in human service delivery is preferred. Ability to work as a part of a team is necessary. A good driving record is also essential. Ability to respect individual choice in the recovery process and a commitment to recovery through the psychiatric rehabilitation process is required. Also, this position requires good verbal communication skills and the understanding to respect the abilities and limitations of consumers.

Summary of Essential Functions, Responsibilities and Duties Provide in-person residential program coverage by working in the residential units facilitating rehabilitation services and skills training.

Perform medication monitoring services

Assist consumers with implementing Individual Service Plans to reach goals

Facilitate group and individual activities

Provide transportation using company vehicles to assist consumers in using community resources

Utilize Electronic Health Record to record services and documentation for billing

Document activities and services in log book to promote communication between shifts

Assist consumers with independent living skills

Communicate with supervisors and other employees to ensure continuum of service

Engage in crisis management

Utilize systems for internal communication, including work email and time and attendance systems to clock in and out of every shift worked and verify time on the last day worked of pay cycle

Perform other duties as requested by supervisors
* All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a background check and a positive professional reference check