Residential Specialist- Young Adult Transitional Living (Weekends PT or PRN)
About the role
Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. Founded in 1996 as a single group home for boys, it has grown to meet service needs across the Commonwealth. The organization's mission is "We help people grow and live their healthiest lives." Its values include Service Excellence ("WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers), Team Loyalty, Ownership, Passion, Authenticity, Solution Focused, and Kindness. The Residential Specialist serves as a positive role model for residents, contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans, and develops socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors through role modeling. This role reports to the Program Manager and is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
- Make rounds minimally every half-hour to ensure resident safety.
- Complete random room checks/property searches for safety and security.
- Facilitate resident medical and other outside appointments, including scheduling, communicating, and transporting residents.
- Administer medications as appropriate.
- Actively facilitate recreational and leisure skill building that introduce residents to new skills/hobbies, including physically and mentally stimulating activities.
- Notify the Program Manager, Director, or designee of any unusual events, accidents, medical problems, etc., and complete required documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Virginia Board of Counseling approved Human Service degree; OR
- Associate's Degree and at least three months experience working with children, young adults, or individuals involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice; OR
- High School Diploma or G.E.D with at least six months of experience working with children, young adults, or individuals involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on education and experience.