Developmental Specialist Residential, RI

MONARCH; Greenville (RI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare in Rhode Island is seeking a Mental Health Worker to provide person-centered care to adults in a behavioral health setting. The role is PRN as needed with a starting pay range of $21.00 per hour, and requires an Associate's degree (3 years experience) or a Bachelor's degree (2 years experience) in a behavioral health capacity.

Duties include ensuring safety, supporting daily living activities, and maintaining confidentiality while following agency policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals receiving services ensuring safety, rights, confidentiality and a therapeutic environment.
• Respect individuals' rights to make choices per their person-centered plan.
• Assist with activities of daily living and ensure proper nutrition and hygiene.
• Observe changes in physical or mental condition and report to supervising staff.
• Support group educational sessions and participate in crisis interventions as needed.

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Schedule :

PRN as needed

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.00

Education We’re Looking for:

Associates (Required), Bachelors

Certifications We’re Looking For:

Drivers License (Valid) - USA

Experience We’re Looking For:

Experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacity| 2-3 Years (Dependent on Education)| Required

Additional Details:

The Mental Health Worker, RI must have one of the following:

• Associate’s degree with 3 years of experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacity
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacity

Job Description Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Worker, RI is to provide care to individuals, supporting people in achieving their personal dreams and goals while following a person-centered plan.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide care to individuals receiving services in a manner that ensures safety, client’s rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity and a therapeutic environment.
• Respect the rights of individuals receiving services to make choices within the available parameters and make every effort to follow the individual’s person-centered plan.
• Ensure that the individuals receiving services maintain appropriate personal hygiene, perform activities of daily living and receive the proper nutrition.
• Assist with self-help skills as necessary and keep supervisor informed of the condition of individuals receiving services.
• Observe individuals receiving services for changes in physical and mental conditions, reporting those to professional staff.
• Assist in group educational sessions and/or activities as assigned for individuals receiving services at the facility under supervision.
• Maintain trainings as required and requested
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
• Driving and travel may be required

Benefits:

We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!

At Monarch, we work together to provide life‑changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

You Belong at Monarch Healthcare

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.

Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper applications.Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process, should [e-mail] or call [phone].

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed.You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.

Department:

BH - Para Professional