Residential Specialist/Monitor - Men's Residential - PRN

About the role

A Residential Specialist - PRN position is available at OhioGuidestone's Men's Residential Recovery location in Napoleon, OH. This role provides residential programming and services for individuals overcoming addiction in a structured setting. Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities are offered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and current clinical records regarding all persons served.
• Provide education to persons served, family members, and other staff regarding substance use treatment, symptom management, wellness, and health.
• Provide ongoing observation of persons served for mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms, communicating any changes to the treatment team.
• Facilitate group activities focused on mental health or substance use needs to clients served.
• Directly supervise clients to ensure safety and meet basic needs.
• Aid clients in managing behaviors and implementing positive behavioral interventions.
• Ensure the safety of clients and the unit by conducting regular safety checks.
• Achieve productivity goals as assigned.
• Comply with applicable professional ethics and standards and established policies.
• 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 or working with SUD is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Availability during weekend hours.

Preferred

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

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Personal Characteristics

• Ability to learn and utilize the agency’s Electronic Health Record database and other electronic tools effectively and efficiently within 90 days of hire.
• 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.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to effectively function as an OhioGuidestone team member.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess and demonstrate effective organizational skills.
• The 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.

What we offer

• New higher pay rates.
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles.
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium monthly option for employee or employee + children!
• (Fulltime employees)
• Free CEU trainings.
• 10 paid holidays; some are floating holidays (Fulltime employees).
• 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.
• Recognition and rewards.