Residential Specialist/ On-Call

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is seeking a Residential Specialist for Recovery Place Seattle Inpatient Services. The role supports recovery-oriented, person-centered care, ensures safety, and collaborates with program staff to reinforce behavior and resident goals.

Overnight shifts include differential hours. Responsibilities include engagement with trauma-exposed individuals, safety duties, and accurate record-keeping for staff.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Counselor Agency Affiliated registration within 30 days.
• High School diploma, Associate’s, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Preference given to qualified chemical dependency professional or peer mentor in training.
• Food Handler Permit

Responsibilities

• Work with residents in a residential treatment facility.
• Demonstrate engagement with individuals who have experienced trauma or homelessness.
• Assist with facility safety and cleanliness; communicate with safety staff as needed.
• Keep records and provide essential information to Residential Inpatient staff for resident safety and building operations.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Assist with monitoring medication self-administration as needed.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Homelessness awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multicultural awareness

Flexibility

Shift coverage

Education

Counselor Agency Affiliated registration

High School diploma

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Food Handler Permit

Job description

Position Summary

The Residential Specialist will function as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing recovery-oriented, person-centered care at Recovery Place Seattle Inpatient Services. The Residential Specialist responsibilities include ensuring property and resident safety, collaborating with program staff to reinforce behavior expectations and support resident goals. This position requires overnight hours during the weekdays and weekends and includes shift differential hours.

Position Summary

The Residential Specialist will function as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing recovery-oriented, person-centered care at Recovery Place Seattle Inpatient Services. The Residential Specialist responsibilities include ensuring property and resident safety, collaborating with program staff to reinforce behavior expectations and support resident goals. This position requires overnight hours during the weekdays and weekends and includes shift differential hours.

Essential Job Functions

• The employee must have the ability to:
• Work with a variety of individuals in a residential treatment facility.
• Demonstrate effective engagement skills with individuals who have experienced trauma, homelessness, and related challenges.
• Assist with facility safety and cleanliness. Communicate with facilities and safety staff as needed.
• Keep records and provide Residential Inpatient staff with essential information pertinent to the safety of residents and building operations.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Assist with monitoring medication self-administration accordingly as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Must obtain a Counselor Agency Affiliated registration within 30 days of employment.
• High School diploma, Associate’s, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Preference given to qualified chemical dependency professional or peer mentor in training.
• Food Handler Permit

Experience

• Understanding of and familiarity with addiction, withdrawal, and treatment resources for recovery.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals and a diverse client population.
• Experience working in a medical or residential setting preferre One (1) year of experience working with clients in behavioral health services or in a residential setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be eligible to become a WA State Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor at minimum
• On-call staff must work at least three shifts per month, one being a weekend.
• On-call staff must work at least one major and one minor holiday per calendar year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with issues related to homelessness and substance use.
• Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries.
• Understanding of Trauma-Informed Care principles and service provision.
• Good communication skills, teamwork, and attitude.
• Multicultural awareness.
• Ability to adapt; flexibility.
• Available to work shifts on short notice.

Other

• Pass required background checks.

Working Conditions

Work is performed inside and outside in varying temperatures. Employee may occasionally be required to push or lift to 40 pounds. May be exposed to office supply odors or vapors. Employee is sitting, most of the time. Employee is also required to stand, walk, type, bend, write, read, interpret, and explain complex issues and speak on the telephone.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.