RB Residential Support Staff

Abhealthnetwork; Lancaster (OH); Vor Ort; USD 27.552 - 30.307; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Abhealthnetwork in Lancaster, OH is seeking a full-time Residential Support Staff to provide direct support and monitoring to residents in a mental health treatment facility. Responsibilities include ensuring resident safety, maintaining documentation of behaviors, and assisting residents with daily activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma and prefer experience in a behavioral health setting. Certifications like CPR are required. The role demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage crises effectively.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain during onboarding).
• Prior experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide continuous supervision of residents to ensure safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident behavior.
• Assist with the admission and orientation of new residents.

Kenntnisse

Strong interpersonal skills

Basic computer literacy

Crisis intervention techniques

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Jobbeschreibung

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RB Residential Support Staff

Full Time Manual Labor 800 Becks Knob Road, Lancaster, OH, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2471

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Residential Support Staff (RSS) provides direct, front-line support and supervision to residents in a 24/7 mental health treatment environment. The RSS is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu, assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), and ensuring the facility’s daily schedule is followed. As a key member of the direct-care team, the RSS monitors resident behavior, implements de-escalation techniques when necessary, and provides essential documentation to the clinical team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Client Supervision and Safety

• Provide continuous 24/7 supervision of residents to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
• Conduct regular, documented safety checks and "rounds" according to facility protocol.
• Monitor resident interactions and intervene using approved non-violent crisis intervention (NCI) or de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral disruptions.
• Assistresidents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including hygiene, room cleanliness, and physical health needs.
• Facilitate the daily facility schedule, ensuring residents attend meals, clinical groups, and appointments on time.
• Lead non-clinical psychoeducational activities and community meetings as assigned.
• Model healthy social boundaries and professional behavior for residents at all times.
• Coordinate and supervise recreational activities and outings to promote social engagement.

3. Documentation and Communication

• Maintainaccurate, real-time documentation of resident behavior, significant incidents, and shift logs in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Provide detailed "hand-off" reports to incoming shifts to ensure continuity of care and safety.
• Report all clinical concerns or safety risksimmediatelyto the Nursing staff or the Mental Health Professional (MHP) on duty.
• Assistin the collection of vitals or supervised toxicology screenings as required by the medical team.

4. Operational Support

• Assistwith the admission and orientation of new residents, including baggage searches and facility tours.
• Ensure the facilityremainsclean andorderly;report maintenance or safety hazards to the Operations Manager.
• Provide safe transportation for residents to off-site medical or psychiatric appointments as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• MinimumRequirement: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (Psychology, Social Work, etc.).
• Experience: Prior experience in a behavioral health, residential, or hospital setting is highly preferred but not always requiredfor entry-level roles.

Certifications and Clearances

• Mustpass all state-mandated backgroundchecks.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain during onboarding).
• Certification in a recognized crisis intervention model (e.g., CPI, NCI) is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability tomaintainstrict professional boundaries and confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm and empathetic in high-stress situations.
• Basic computer literacy for documentation and communication.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods (8–12-hourshifts).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to physically intervenein the event ofa behavioral crisis according to trained safety protocols.