LIFE SKILLS PROFESSIONAL

About the Role

Resources for Human Development (RHD) provides community-based services and supports that empower individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges to achieve greater independence, wellness, and recovery. Team members make a meaningful impact every day by promoting dignity, respect, hope, and personal choice while helping individuals reach their goals.

What You'll Do

As a Life Skills Professional, you will:

• Support individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges in a residential setting
• Assist with activities of daily living, including meal planning, meal preparation, shopping, and household tasks
• Encourage and support individuals in achieving their treatment, recovery, and personal goals
• Provide supervision, guidance, and skill-building opportunities that promote independence and quality of life
• Facilitate community involvement, appointments, recreational activities, and transportation needs
• Monitor and respond appropriately to crisis situations using trauma-informed practices
• Document services, activities, progress notes, medication records, and other required program documentation
• Collaborate with treatment teams, clinical staff, and supervisors to ensure individuals receive quality care
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all individuals served
• Monitor medications as assigned and follow all organizational policies and procedures

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are compassionate, dependable, patient, team-oriented, service-focused, professional, positive, and committed to helping others.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Basic computer and internet skills, including email and electronic documentation
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges

Preferred:

• Prior experience in human services, behavioral health, residential services, or related fields
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented support practices

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Schedule

• Full-Time – 8am to 4pm Monday-Friday and 4pm-12am Monday-Friday shifts available
• Schedule flexibility required based on program and business needs
• Participation in on-call or emergency coverage may be required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and drive as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to safely assist individuals and respond to emergency situations as required