Residential Specialist

Evergreen Recovery Centers

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differential

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Evergreen Recovery Centers is seeking a Residential Specialist to join the Rainwood program. You will support residents, supervise daily activities, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery in a trauma-informed, safe environment.

You will conduct orientations, monitor wellbeing, coordinate transportation, and ensure accurate logkeeping. Evening/weekend shifts with differential pay are available, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to show compassion while maintaining professional boundaries.
Reliable attendance and ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays with differential pay.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in accordance with agency policies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality per applicable laws and policies.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for residents and complete shift reports to supervisor and staff.
Conduct resident orientation within 12 hours of arrival.
Record illnesses with type, actions, date/time, and fever if taken.
Coordinate residents’ transportation to appointments and emergencies.
Transport residents using company vehicles only.
Ensure resident safety by rounds and log observations during shifts.
Assign and oversee housekeeping duties and assist as needed.
Monitor leave requests and report unsanctioned departures.
Maintain logbooks of incidents and activities and medication self-administration.
Address resident conflicts per procedures.
Collaborate with program staff and complete shift logs promptly.
Complete incident reports as required.
Enforce house rules and follow policies.
Assemble intake folders and file resident records promptly.
Complete required training and attend staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Independent judgment

Confidentiality

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

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Residential Specialist

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1234

Evergreen Recovery Centers Launches New Program

Introducing a 90-day inpatient program for women with co-occurring disorders and mental health needs. Evergreen Recovery Centers is proud to introduce our 90-day inpatient residential women’s program “Rainwood” tailored for women facing co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Our program emphasizes a trauma-informed, recovery-centered, and strengths-based approach. Participants will benefit from a safe and structured environment designed to promote healing and empowerment. Key components include comprehensive clinical assessments, individualized treatment plans, and group therapy sessions. We serve women of all backgrounds, fostering a community of support and understanding. Our clinical model integrates evidence-based practices and holistic therapies, enriching participants' experience. Additional experiential components, such as mindfulness training and recreational activities, enhance personal growth and resilience. The program highlights the importance of connection, self-discovery, and lasting recovery. We invite you to join us in this transformative journey toward wellness.

POSITION

Residential Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To serve as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team by serving, engaging, and overseeing resident daily activities outside of clinical activities.

SUPERVISED BY

Director of Rainwood

CLASSIFICATION

Hourly non-exempt; with differential additional pay for some hours.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide oversite for residents at the facility and complete all shift reports on resident activities to supervisor and clinical staff, including:
- Conduct resident orientation to familiarize resident to program guidelines, room assignment, and medical emergency sheet within 12 hours of arrival.
- Record any resident illness noting nature of the illness, actions taken, date and time of occurrence, and temperature (if taken).
- Coordinate residents’ transportation to appointments, community meetings, and/or medical emergencies.
- Transport residents as needed, using ONLY company vehicles.
- Ensure property and resident safety through making rounds of all resident rooms at least twice between 5PM and 12Midnight, then hourly between 12Midnight and 6AM and recording observations in the log.
- Assign and oversee resident housekeeping duties and assisting as necessary to ensure those duties are properly performed.
- Monitor approved resident requests for leaving the facility for medical, clinical or other reasons and immediately report those leaving without prior approval.
- Maintain logbook and shift reports on resident activities, incidents, and accidents.
- Monitor residents’ self-administration of medication in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Address resident conflicts, calling supervisor(s) in accordance with procedures.
Collaborate with program staff to reinforce positive recovery goals for residents and complete shift logs or other communication devices promptly and accurately.
Complete incident reports as required by organization policy.
Must have full understanding of the policies and procedures of Evergreen Recovery Centers and follow those policies at all times.
Apply knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures to enforce house rules with residents.
Assemble resident intake folders, photocopy forms, and complete resident record filing in a timely manner.
Complete training as required by the organization (on computer or in person) in a timely fashion.
Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONS

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to show compassion and empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and modeling appropriate interpersonal behavior.
Reliable work attendance and able to work evening and weekend hours as well as some holiday (with additional pay) as assigned.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
Work cooperatively and professionally with residents, visitors, other agency staff, and community agency representatives.
Basic computer and keyboarding ability; experience with electronic patient records helpful.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR, 45 CFR, and RCW 70.96A and related laws, as set forth in organization’s policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No minimum education required but prefer students completing education to become a substance use disorder professional or pursuing a degree in human services.
Some understanding of alcoholism and drug addiction, treatment and recovery supports.
Maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License, acceptable driving record and be able to operate a company vehicle without restriction.
TB screen is required at time of employment and annually thereafter. CPR and First Aid training will be required in first month and annually thereafter.
No history of misuse of alcohol or other drugs for a minimum of one year priorto employment with Evergreen Recovery Centers.
Offer of employment is conditional upon Criminal Background Check from the Washington State Patrol and ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test and agreement to agency’s drug free workplace policies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires regular sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and writing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, implements or office equipment; talk and hear; stand and walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel. Employee must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to move beds or lift light furniture.

Language Skills: Ability to read and understand procedures, memos and forms. Ability to write clearly and cohesively and to record patient observations effectively orally and in writing. Reasoning Ability: Ability to assess situations, analyze options and apply procedures to interactive situations. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with noise generated by adults rather than machines.

Evergreen Recovery Centers Launches New Program

POSITION

Residential Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To serve as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team by serving, engaging, and overseeing resident daily activities outside of clinical activities.

SUPERVISED BY

Director of Rainwood

CLASSIFICATION

Hourly non-exempt; with differential additional pay for some hours.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide oversite for residents at the facility and complete all shift reports on resident activities to supervisor and clinical staff, including:
- Conduct resident orientation to familiarize resident to program guidelines, room assignment, and medical emergency sheet within 12 hours of arrival.
- Record any resident illness noting nature of the illness, actions taken, date and time of occurrence, and temperature (if taken).
- Coordinate residents’ transportation to appointments, community meetings, and/or medical emergencies.
- Transport residents as needed, using ONLY company vehicles.
- Ensure property and resident safety through making rounds of all resident rooms at least twice between 5PM and 12Midnight, then hourly between 12Midnight and 6AM and recording observations in the log.
- Assign and oversee resident housekeeping duties and assisting as necessary to ensure those duties are properly performed.
- Monitor approved resident requests for leaving the facility for medical, clinical or other reasons and immediately report those leaving without prior approval.
- Maintain logbook and shift reports on resident activities, incidents, and accidents.
- Monitor residents’ self-administration of medication in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Address resident conflicts, calling supervisor(s) in accordance with procedures.
Collaborate with program staff to reinforce positive recovery goals for residents and complete shift logs or other communication devices promptly and accurately.
Complete incident reports as required by organization policy.
Must have full understanding of the policies and procedures of Evergreen Recovery Centers and follow those policies at all times.
Apply knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures to enforce house rules with residents.
Assemble resident intake folders, photocopy forms, and complete resident record filing in a timely manner.
Complete training as required by the organization (on computer or in person) in a timely fashion.
Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONS

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to show compassion and empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and modeling appropriate interpersonal behavior.
Reliable work attendance and able to work evening and weekend hours as well as some holiday (with additional pay) as assigned.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
Work cooperatively and professionally with residents, visitors, other agency staff, and community agency representatives.
Basic computer and keyboarding ability; experience with electronic patient records helpful.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR, 45 CFR, and RCW 70.96A and related laws, as set forth in organization’s policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No minimum education required but prefer students completing education to become a substance use disorder professional or pursuing a degree in human services.
Some understanding of alcoholism and drug addiction, treatment and recovery supports.
Maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License, acceptable driving record and be able to operate a company vehicle without restriction.
TB screen is required at time of employment and annually thereafter. CPR and First Aid training will be required in first month and annually thereafter.
No history of misuse of alcohol or other drugs for a minimum of one year priorto employment with Evergreen Recovery Centers.
Offer of employment is conditional upon Criminal Background Check from the Washington State Patrol and ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test and agreement to agency’s drug free workplace policies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position available: Day shift 7am - 3:30pm Friday - Tuesday

Benefits