Residential Specialist - Assessment and Diagnostic Program (Day)

Intercept Youth Services; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance options

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health and Child Care Flexible Savings

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Plan

Employer Group Life Insurance, optiona

Voluntary Long Term & Short-Term Disab

401(k) Retirement Plan

Optional Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

8 observed holidays

Job summary

Intercept Health in Virginia is hiring a Full Time Residential Specialist. The role involves serving as a positive role model for residents, assisting with treatment plans, coordinating medical appointments, and supporting daily living activities.

Education options include a Bachelor's in Human Services, an Associate's with experience, or a high school diploma with experience. The position offers base hourly pay of $18.00-$20.00, day shifts 8am-4pm, and a benefits package including health,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Virginia Board of Counseling approved Human Service field or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree with at least three months experience working with children.
• High School Diploma or GED with at least six months experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate resident medical appointments, set and communicate schedules, and transport residents.
• Administer medications as appropriate and review records daily for accuracy.
• Maintain medication records, liaise with the pharmacy for prescriptions and refills.
• Provide first aid as needed and notify supervisors of medical concerns.
• Keep residents on schedule for wake, sleep, and activities; assist with personal hygiene.
• Assist with meal preparation and guide housekeeping and laundry procedures.
• Use interpersonal skills to gain cooperation and resolve conflicts.
• Apply behavioral system consistently to support resident safety and well-being.
• Record progress notes and ensure chart accuracy and compliance with standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Behavioral management

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Associate's Degree + 3 months experience

High School Diploma or GED + 6 months experience

Job description

Residential Specialist

The pay range for this role is $18.00-$20.00 base hourly, based on education and experience. Day Shifts are typically in the range of 8am - 4pm

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. In 1996, what started as a single group home for boys has evolved year after year to fill gaps and meet the service needs of families and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

"We help people grow and live their healthiest lives."

Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK:

• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.

• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

Intercept Health is now hiring a Full Time Residential Specialist. The Residential Specialist is responsible for serving as a positive role model for residents. The Residential Specialist contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans and works via role modeling to develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors within residents. This role reports to the Program Manager.

Education and Experience Required

• A Bachelor's Degree in a Virginia Board of Counseling approved Human Service degree or;
• An Associate's Degree and at least three months experience working with children, or;
• A High School Diploma or G.E.D with at least six months of experience working with children.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate resident medical and other outside appointments, including but not limited to setting appointments, communicating appointments to appropriate staff, and transporting residents.
• Administer medications as appropriate.
• Review medication records daily for errors and/or omissions, report any discrepancies to Program Manager, and document on the compliance review calendar.
• Maintain and oversee medication records, including but not limited to communicating with the pharmacy to obtain new prescriptions and refills, and all necessary record keeping for same.
• Administer first aid to resident in response to minor medical problems as appropriate.
• Notify Resident Staff Supervisor and/or Program Director of any significant resident medical complaint.
• Keep residents on established awake/asleep and activity schedules.
• Guide residents in personal hygiene techniques and the proper care of their rooms and other living spaces.
• Assist residents in meal preparation steps.
• Guide and instruct residents in proper housekeeping and laundry procedures; supervise completion of daily chores.
• Use good interpersonal communication skills to gain resident cooperation and resolve resident conflicts.
• Exercise fair, firm and consistent use of behavioral system (point sheet).
• Exercise appropriate intervention in accordance with the least restrictive alternative to protect resident from harming self or others.
• Review progress notes and staff log documentation daily for compliance with company standards, report any discrepancies to the Program Manager and document on the compliance review calendar.
• Record accurate and complete information in the resident chart.

We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances
• Voluntary Long Term & Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 observed holidays

To review the full job description and to more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com

Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website www.intercepthealth.com.