Residential Specialist - Assessment and Diagnostic Program (Evening)

Intercept Youth Services; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance options

Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

8 observed holidays

Job summary

Intercept Youth Services in Chesterfield Court House, Virginia, seeks a Residential Specialist to serve as a positive role model for residents while implementing treatment plans. This position emphasizes the development of socially effective values and behaviors within residents.

Qualified applicants should possess a degree in human services or equivalent experience with children. The role includes responsibilities like mediating appointments, administering medications, and fostering a supportive environment for resident growth.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service degree approved by Virginia Board of Counseling.
• Associate’s degree plus three months working with children.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. with six months experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate resident medical appointments and transportation.
• Administer medications as per regulations.
• Maintain and oversee medication compliance records.
• Provide first aid in minor medical issues.
• Guide residents in personal hygiene and care of living spaces.
• Assist in meal preparation and supervise chores.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Behavior management

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Associate’s Degree with experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. with experience

Job description

Residential Specialist

Pay range: $18.00-$20.00 base hourly, based on education and experience. Evening shifts are typically defined as 3PM to 12AM.

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.

Values

• 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.

Position Overview

The Residential Specialist serves as a positive role model for residents, contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans, and works through 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 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 the Program Manager, and document on the compliance review calendar.
• Maintain and oversee medication records, including communicating with the pharmacy to obtain new prescriptions and refills, and all necessary record‑keeping.
• Administer first aid to residents in response to minor medical problems.
• 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 residents 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.

Benefits

• 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

Intercept Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug‑free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve.