Residential Specialist/Monitor - Men's Residential, Napoleon

About the Role

OhioGuidestone is currently seeking a full-time and a part-time Residential Specialist for our Napoleon, OH, Men's Residential Recovery location. The Residential Specialist works under the supervision of the Program or Clinical Manager and is responsible for providing residential programming and services for individuals who benefit from a structured residential setting for overcoming their addiction. Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and current clinical records regarding all persons served.
• Provide education to persons served, family members of persons served, and other staff regarding substance use treatment, symptom management, wellness, and health.
• Provide ongoing observation of persons served mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms, as well as their response to treatment; communicate any changes to the treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
• Facilitate group activities focused on mental health or substance use needs to clients served.
• Provide direct supervision of clients to ensure safety and basic needs are met.
• Assist clients with management of behaviors and positive behavioral interventions.
• Ensure the safety of clients serviced and of unit by completing regular safety checks of clothing, belongings, and physical environment.
• Achieve productivity goals as assigned.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable professional ethics and standards and established policies.
• Comply with all state and federal laws regarding protected health information.
• Perform job duties in a manner that’s friendly, considerate, and aligned with the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Organize and plan work for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize IT system and software programs in accordance with agency policy.
• Utilize time off in a manner consistent with agency policy.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a relevant setting/working with SUD is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must be available during weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• CDCA certification.

Skills

• Ability to learn and utilize the agency’s Electronic Health Record database and other electronic tools effectively and efficiently within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrate a current knowledge of mental health practices.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and partnerships available for persons served.
• Excellent communication skills, including above average written communication; previous training or educational experience is valued.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively function as an OhioGuidestone team member.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in facilities with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Ability to operate a computer and keyboard.

Benefits

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record.
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles.
• Opportunity to earn monthly bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only).
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children.
• Free CEU trainings.
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable).
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations.
• 401(k) with employer match option.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Free licensure supervision.
• Recognition and rewards.

OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment, including fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.