Residential Specialist - Assessment & Diagnostic Program - Weekends (PT or PRN)

Intercept Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercept Health is seeking a Residential Specialist for FreshSTART, focusing on weekend evenings or weekend days in Virginia. The role involves serving as a positive role model for children in a structured therapeutic environment and contributing to treatment plans under supervision.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED with experience with children, or an Associate/Bachelor's in a DHHS-approved Human Service field.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for children and adolescents in a therapeutic placement.
• Contribute to formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans.
• Model socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors for residents.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelors in Virginia DHHS-approved Human Service degree

Job description

Residential Specialist - FreshSTART

This position is for weekend evenings (Saturday and Sunday 3pm - 12am) or weekend days.

Compensation $18.00-$20.00 per hour based on experience, education, and certification.

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.

As a Residential Specialist, you will be responsible for serving as a positive role model for children and adolescents in a therapeutic placement in need of a structured therapeutic environment due to behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs. 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: The selected candidate will have a High School Diploma or G.E.D with at least six months of experience working with children, OR; an Associate's Degree and at least three months of experience working with children, OR; a Bachelor's Degree in a Virginia Department of Health Profession's approved Human Service degree.

Intercept Health is proud to be 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. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website www.intercepthealth.com.