Residential Treatment Specialist (Temporary 4/10s)

Job Duties

• Interprets and explains program and/or unit policy and procedure to each resident as needed.
• Performs and documents daily shift activities as required by program policies, contract stipulations and professional standards.
• Supervises and monitors resident movement, activity and rule compliance.
• Affords appropriate responses to resident behaviors, attitudes and dispositions.
• RTS's assigned to evening and weekend shifts are responsible for implementing and assisting in the planning of a wide variety of structured activities, designed to promote social and independent living skills necessary to maintain a viable recovery and rehabilitation program.
• Provides written documentation of observations as input to the resident's Individual Treatment Plan and review process.
• Assists residents in meeting health and hygiene needs.
• Provides guidance through the GGI process.
• Client Files; audits/filing. Check for errors.
• Cleaning stations, floors, mail rooms and foyer.
• Filling clothing requests for clients in need of clothing items from our clothing bank.
• Visitation on Sundays; checking in visitors, searching inventory, observing clients during visitation as well as after.
• Assesses, evaluates and, if necessary, reports internal and external facility conditions for safety, sanitation and security concerns.
• Observes clients for any behavior or demeanor that is not the norm for that client.
• Provides a healthy environment, which includes the maintenance of the appearance of the living space for residents.
• Requests maintenance and household supplies in accordance with procedure.
• Completes intake and discharge procedures for all residents upon arrival and at exit.
• Prepares informational, infraction and incident reports as necessary.
• Oversees resident family and sponsor visitations.
• Arranges weekend bus transportation for discharging clients.
• As well as drop off and pick up clients sent to hospital after regular business hours.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings as directed.
• Mets with other program staff, consultants, volunteers, and attends other meetings as directed.
• Continues throughout the day and night client head counts.

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Agency Affiliated Counselor (WAC 246-810-015, and RCW 18.19.210) within 60-days from the date of hire.
  • First Aid/CPR certification before first independent shift.
  • High level of written/verbal communication, and efficiency with independent task management and ability to show attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet navigation.
  • Valid driver’s license. Preferably.
  • One-year acceptable experience in the human services field.
  • Course work, experience, or training in human development, chemical dependency, group dynamics, residential treatment or related disciplines desirable.

    What We Offer

    • New hires for this position typically start between $17.30 and $20.78 hourly, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions.
    • Benefits eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week).
    • Medical
    • Flexible spending
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Additional Coverage
    • Life AD&D
    • Disability
    • Other Benefits
    • Dependent Daycare
    • Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
    • Retail plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
    • Employee recognition programs
    • Public transportation discount
    • Employee assistance program (EAP)
    • EEO Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.