Behavior Specialist

Porter-Starke Services; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Paid holidays

PTO

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Education loan assistance

Casual Fridays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee discounts (YMCA)

Employee referral program

HSA/FSA accounts

Job summary

Porter-Starke Services seeks a Residential Specialist to oversee clients at LIFE House, a residential facility in Valparaiso, IN. You will support independent living skills, coordinate referrals, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for residents.

Starting pay from $19/hour and up based on experience, with opportunities for shift differentials and benefits including holidays and health coverage. Must have a valid driver's license and a degree in social services.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services discipline required.
• Experience working with the program population preferred.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interventions related to independent living skills for residents.
• Assist residents with engagement with support systems to aid recovery.
• Coordinate specialty referrals and communication with primary care providers.
• Maintain up-to-date medication sheets and documentation.
• Provide direct client care by implementing programs and monitoring groups.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment and confidentiality.
• Plan and participate in recreational activities to support well-being.

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology

Job description

We're seeking 1 FT staff member (day, eve, or nights can be choosen) some of these shifts also include a SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL!

+$2/evenings, +$4/nights, +$4/weekends and they can be STACKED (work a midnight weekend and make an additional $8/hour!)

STARTING PAY FROM $19.00 and up based on experience

What is a Residential Specialist?

Our Residential Specialists oversee Porter-Starke Services clients at LIFE House, our residential housing facility in Valparaiso, IN. The staff are there to provide clients with a safe and therapeutic environment and help manage their day to day tasks.

Benefits:

• Up to $8/hour shift differential
• 401K w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
• Monthly education loan assistance $200/month
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free health screenings

Job Duties:

• Facilitate interventions related to independent living skills (i.e. cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping) for residents
• Assists patients and their engagement with support systems to enhance recovery efforts (i.e., family, friends)
• Assist to coordinate specialty referrals (e.g., cardiologist, dentist) and communication with primary care providers
• Assist with keeping medication sheets up to date (i.e., confirm signatures, staff initials, correct/note med variances)
• Provides direct client care by implementing programs and facilitating and monitoring groups.
• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment to ensure the safety and well being of consumers and staff.
• Becomes familiar with each consumer's treatment plan relating to placement, interventions and goals and discharge plans.
• Aids in planning, implementing and evaluating services to the consumers.
• Prepares and maintains paperwork and other documentation (i.e. charting, daily report sheets, etc.).
• Plans and/or participates in appropriate recreational activities to promote consumers' well being.
• Provides transportation for residents to meet requirements or activities outlined in their overall treatment plans.
• Maintains confidentiality of all consumers.
• Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
• Promotes a therapeutically healthy environment for all consumers.
• Participates in team programs, staffings, meetings and special projects.
• Develops and revises treatment plans as needed.
• Enforces rules and regulations for appropriate conduct of consumers and visitors.
• Transports clients when necessary.
• Acts as a liaison to community and governmental agencies.
• Complies with policies and procedures related to the care and well being of all consumer, ensuring respect and dignity in treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services discipline is required.
• Experience working with program population and program environment is preferred.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license to operate an automobile.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website- https://www.porterstarke.org/