Residential Specialist

We are currently searching for passionate and motivated Per Diem Residential Support Specialists to work in our Cayuga Crisis Respite Program.

Liberty Resources is seeking a Residential Support Specialist for our Crisis Respite Residences Liberty Resources has 4 Crisis Respite locations with 3-8 beds in Syracuse, Oneida, Oswego, and Auburn. The respite homes are community based residential programs that provide a therapeutic environment for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program provides Support Services aligned with the Peer Support Model. The Peer Support Model leads with compassion, empathy, person-driven, empowerment and hope.

The staff provides services including but not limited to health and wellness coaching, reoccurrence prevention planning, wellness activities, family support, conflict resolution, and referrals and linkage services. The goal is to stabilize crisis to support a guest’s safe return to their community and to provide preventive measures for reducing un-necessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations.

• Home like setting
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Flexible work hours (see hours above)
• Mentorship/Entry level experience – Ability for growth within the agency
• Offers Peer Certification hours

Residential Specialist work with residents who are struggling with mental health challenges to achieve their recovery goals. Our team of outstanding professionals is dedicated to providing high quality services to individuals in Syracuse, Oneida, Oswego, and Auburn.

• Conducts initial assessments/screenings
• Teach guests to look at crisis differently and utilize wellness tools to prevent future crises or to decrease the intensity of personal crisis.
• Work closely with Health Homes programs, hospitals, and other treatment providers to develop an integrated plan of care including mental health, physical health, substance use, and community support services necessary for individuals to succeed in the community.
• Provide advocacy, support, and referral linkage services for program residents as needed and as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
• Provide recovery oriented services incorporating Peer Support, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed/Responsive care.
• Provide coverage for the program as reflected in the staffing plan including overnights as required.
• Rotate warm line responsibilities with other staff and/or make follow up calls.
• Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Acts as a role model for residents of the program.
• Ensure upkeep and cleanliness of the residence.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years’ volunteer or work experience in the Behavioral Healthcare field OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• A respect for and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery.
• Is sensitive to cultural differences and able to incorporate that understanding into service provision.

Weekends and/or Overnights available.

$20.00 per hour

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.