Residential Care Specialist: Recovery & Life Skills

Richmond Behavioral Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate staff to provide basic hands-on support to men in our residential treatment setting. The role assists with daily living tasks, monitors wellbeing, supports program participation, and follows established care protocols under supervision.

You will work as part of a dedicated team, help with hygiene, mobility, and transport to appointments, document services accurately, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment aligned with ISPs and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in behavioral health and residential care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow care protocols and ISPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, dressing, eating, and mobility
• Monitor client behavior and safety, including overnight checks and crisis observation
• Support group activities, therapeutic exercises, and skill-building sessions
• Transport clients to appointments, community activities, or treatment sessions
• Maintain accurate documentation of services, behaviors, and incidents
• Conduct room checks, laundry duties, and basic housekeeping tasks
• Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and supervisors
• Follow ISPs and standard operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic caregiving

Effective communication

Job description

Richmond Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate staff to provide basic hands-on support to men in our residential treatment setting. The role assists with daily living tasks, monitors wellbeing, supports program participation, and follows established care protocols under supervision.

You will work as part of a dedicated team, help with hygiene, mobility, and transport to appointments, document services accurately, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment aligned with ISPs and procedures.