Residential Support Specialist

About the role

The Residential Support Specialist (RSS) position functions within the SEARHC Behavioral Health division to provide direct support services for clients of SEARHC substance use disorder and behavioral health programs. Duties and responsibilities include maintaining and monitoring the safety and security of the facility and the program residents and direct supportive engagement with residents to provide services, support and structure that fosters a pro-recovery environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the safety and security of the facility and the program residents
• Directly engage and support residents in daily living tasks and treatment objectives
• Teach, support, and assist residents in understanding and meeting program rules and expectations
• Establish therapeutic rapport with residents and utilize basic counseling skills for individual and group management
• Team-based coordination and facilitation of treatment and community recovery support services
• Lead a wide range of programmatic pro-recovery activities such as therapeutic initiatives, skill building, and recreation
• Engage in moderate physical recreational activities that support recovery
• Support residents in engagement within the community setting and participation in recreational events
• Support residents with self-administering medications
• Establish and engage in professional collaboration within SEARHC and relevant community entities, to comprehensively manage and maintain safe and secure operations of the residence
• Maintain ongoing professional development and participate in educational opportunities as assigned by the leadership team
• Maintain appropriate records in a confidential manner
• This includes timely, complete, and accurate documentation for all client interactions
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with all regulatory requirements
• Understand and commit to abide by CFR 42 Part 2 and HIPAA regulations regarding client confidentiality and protected health information laws and practices
• Participates in professional manners in departmental meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, in-service training, and other collaborative activities as directed
• Provides consultation to assist other staff members throughout the consortium in substance abuse and dependency-related care needs
• Works a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, holidays, and weekends

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire
• Food handlers card within 3 months of hire
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Knowledge of Teamwork Skill Development in Verbal and written communication include accurate documentation per regulatory and agency requirements
• Skills/competence in basic outdoor recreational activities
• Able to participate in a professional development plan, both to meet requirements of the QAP certification and to facilitate implementation of program support services
• Foster a positive environment for individuals in early recovery
• Learn, understand, and implement professional boundaries
• Perform screenings, orientation, and other community and recover support services
• Understand and follow the agency’s policies, procedures, and protocols
• Engage in ongoing professional development in group management and pro-recovery skill building
• Learning and being able to engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Skills

• Understanding of basic interventions that are effective in the treatment of substance use and/or mental health disorders
• Conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills for leading life skills, educational groups, and activities with the residents

Benefits

• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability

Pay

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.04

Schedule

Work Shift: OT 8/40