Residential Support Specialist - Intermittent

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 with residents to provide services, support and structure fostering a pro-recovery environment
• Supervise daily living activities and facilitate pro-recovery activities and groups
• Understand and apply basic interventions for substance use and/or mental health disorders
• Resolve conflicts and communicate effectively for leading life skills, educational groups, and activities with residents
• Engage in moderate physical recreational activities that support recovery
• Support residents in engaging within the community setting and participating in recreational events
• Support residents with self-administering medications
• Collaborate with SEARHC and relevant community entities to 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, including timely, complete, and accurate documentation for all client interactions
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with all regulatory requirements
• Participate in professional manners in departmental meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, in-service training, and other collaborative activities as directed
• Engage in ongoing professional development in group management and pro-recovery skill building
• Perform screenings, orientation, and other community and recovery support services
• Follow agency policies, procedures, and protocols
• Engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

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

• At least 21 years of age
• Knowledge of teamwork, skill development in verbal and written communication, and 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
• Engage in ongoing professional development in group management and pro-recovery skill building
• Ability to perform screenings, orientation, and other community and recovery support services
• Understand and follow the agency’s policies, procedures, and protocols
• Engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Skills

• Basic interventions for substance use and/or mental health disorders
• Conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills
• Professional boundaries
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

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