Residential Specialist

Position: Residential Specialist (Full Time)
Job Description:

Job Title:

Residential Specialist

Location:

Springfield, MO Department:
Adult Housing

Employment Type:

Full Time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about helping others build the skills and confidence needed to live more independently? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Residential Specialist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals receiving behavioral health and supportive housing services.

This role offers the opportunity to build supportive relationships, teach valuable life skills, provide encouragement during challenging moments, work alongside a dedicated treatment team, and positively impact the daily lives of residents. We are seeking dependable, patient, and observant professionals who enjoy helping others succeed and thrive.

The Residential Specialist provides general oversight and support to residents in a residential housing environment while promoting safety, independence, personal growth, and recovery. In this role, you will provide in-the-moment coaching, supervision, skill development, crisis resolution, medication support, and treatment plan implementation while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality care.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide supportive supervision and guidance to residents while promoting independence, personal responsibility, and successful community living
· Teach and reinforce daily living skills including meal preparation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, laundry, and activity planning
· Facilitate assigned resident groups and encourage participation, growth, and positive behavioral change
· Implement treatment plan interventions and incorporate therapeutic support into daily resident interactions
· Monitor the safety and security of residents, facilities, and program environments throughout each shift
· Support crisis intervention and conflict resolution efforts while maintaining a positive and structured living environment
· Monitor resident interactions, visitor activity, and compliance with program expectations to ensure a safe community setting
· Administer, document, count, and oversee medications in accordance with program procedures and training requirements, as applicable
· Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, and treatment team members regarding residents' medical and behavioral health needs
· Serve as a staff advisor for assigned residents and complete related treatment planning and documentation responsibilities
· Complete resident progress notes, communication logs, and other required documentation accurately and within established time frames
· Attend and actively participate in meetings with residential staff, supervisors, treatment teams, and other departments as assigned

Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED required
· Some experience in Human Services or a related field required
· Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field preferred
· Associate degree in Behavioral Health Services or a related field may be considered
· Must successfully complete CPR and First Aid certification requirements
· Must complete Medication Administration training as required…