On-Call Residential Care Specialist

Community Counseling Center of Mercer County; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Counseling Center of Mercer County seeks an On-Call Residential Program Worker to supervise residents and support daily life skills. You will report to the Residential Supervisor and cover sites on a rotating on-call basis, including maintaining the facility and ensuring safety and program participation.

You must have a high school diploma with human services experience, strong communication skills, and required clearances; a valid driver’s license and insurance are also needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with human services experience in a Residential setting.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Act 33 and 34 and FBI Clearances required.
• Must maintain a current driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Arrive for work on time, i.e. at least 5 minutes prior to the beginning of your shift.
• Provide coverage for any assigned site.
• Read daily progress notes from previous staff to be aware of recent occurrences in the home.
• Ensure residents attend daily programming as scheduled.
• Enforce house rules and document incidents.
• Complete daily progress notes and required paperwork.
• Monitor medications according to medication procedure; initial medication sheets after each resident.
• Inform residents when medication refills are needed and assist in the refill process.
• Count medications before placing in cabinet and record the count.
• Engage residents in group discussions and activities and assist in achieving goals.
• Provide transportation for residents to appointments as needed.
• Attend mandated CCC in-service training; maintain CPR and First Aid.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

On-call readiness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma with human services experience

Job description

Community Counseling Center of Mercer County seeks an On-Call Residential Program Worker to supervise residents and support daily life skills. You will report to the Residential Supervisor and cover sites on a rotating on-call basis, including maintaining the facility and ensuring safety and program participation.

You must have a high school diploma with human services experience, strong communication skills, and required clearances; a valid driver’s license and insurance are also needed.