2nd Shift Residential Specialist – Mental Health Support

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is seeking a full-time Residential Specialist for the Kemper House transitional living facility in East Walnut Hills, Cincinnati. The role covers 24/7 operations at a 15-bed facility and requires supervising daily activities and supporting recovery-based services.

The 2nd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.) offers a flexible schedule and an opportunity to gain experience in mental health services while contributing to client care

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of college in a human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience in a human services organization, preferred.
• Familiarity with mental health population.
• Good communication and organizational skills, basic computer knowledge, and good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides residential coverage and management of facility.
• Assist and support development, implementation and facilitation of recovery-based programming including individual and group services.
• Provides crisis intervention, role modeling and limit setting.
• Provides services to clients: medication training; individual goal plan implementation; independent living skills training; personal care training; personal and interpersonal skills development; program orientation; general supervision.
• Assist in facilitating client meetings, activities and organized groups.
• Assist in facilitating and support of recovery modeled services including WMR (Wellness Management and Recovery), SAMI best practices and the organizations recovery based initiatives.
• Participates in day-to-day operation of the program: menu planning and meal preparation; housekeeping; grounds keeping; facility management; and safety and security systems as necessary.
• Maintains inventory, storage and proper use and care of organization supplies, equipment, furnishings, and furniture.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Two years of college in a human services field

Job description

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is seeking a full-time Residential Specialist for the Kemper House transitional living facility in East Walnut Hills, Cincinnati. The role covers 24/7 operations at a 15-bed facility and requires supervising daily activities and supporting recovery-based services.

The 2nd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.) offers a flexible schedule and an opportunity to gain experience in mental health services while contributing to client care