Residential Specialist- Substance Use Disorder-Full-Time Dover, OH

OhioGuidestone; Dover (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable non-profit

Career ladder

Monthly bonus

Free CEUs

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

401K match

EAP

Licensure supervision

Recognition program

Job summary

OhioGuidestone is seeking a Residential Specialist for its Dover, OH location. This full-time, on-site role involves supervising residents, crisis intervention, and coordinating activities in a halfway house that provides intensive treatment for substance use issues.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, crisis-related experience, and a valid Ohio driver’s license. Ohio CDCA or SWA certification is preferred for specialized oversight.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in crisis or related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and current clinical records for all persons served.
• Provide education to persons served, families, and staff on treatment, wellness, and health.
• Monitor clients' mental health and substance use symptoms and report changes to the treatment team.
• Facilitate group activities focused on mental health or substance use needs.
• Provide direct supervision to ensure safety and meet basic needs of clients.
• Assist clients with behavior management and implement positive interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDCA or SWA certification (Ohio)

Job description

Residential Specialist- Substance Use Disorder-Full-Time Dover, OH

Locations

Showing 1 location

Dover, OH 44622, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RESID008703

Description

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforcecomprisedof employees from diverse backgrounds andcommunitiesand a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

River Haven is seeking Residential Specialists to work varying shifts and weekend hours 2 times per month. The ideal candidate will be willing to supervise client's activities in addition to crisis intervention, being available to clients when they need someone to talk to, and must be sensitive yet observant in order to log pertinent information for use by other staff including counselors. Our halfway house provides residential treatment for women who are in need of intensive treatment for substance abuse issues.

Education & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in working with individuals in crisis or other relevant field
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

Preferred:

• Ohio CDCA or SWA certification
• Licensed Behavioral Specialists must have clinical oversight by an independently licensed staff person

Essential Functions

• Maintain complete and current clinical records regarding all persons served.
• Provide educations to persons served, family members of persons served and other staff regarding substance use treatment, symptom management, wellness, and health.
• Provide ongoing observation of persons served mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms, as well as their response to treatment, communicate any changes to the treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
• Facilitate group activities focused on mental health or substance use needs to clients served.
• Provide direct supervision of clients to ensure safety and basic needs are met.
• Assist clients with management of behaviors and positive behavioral interventions.
• Ensure the safety of clients serviced and of unit by completing regular safety checks of clothing, belongings and physical environment.
• Achieve productivity goals as assigned.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable professional ethics and standards and established OhioGuidestone policies.
• Comply with all state and federal laws regarding protected health information. Perform job duties in a manner that's friendly, considerate, and aligned with the agency's Mission, Vision, and Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Organize and plan work for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize IT system and software programs in accordance with agency policy.
• Utilize time off in a manner consistent with agency policy.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor.
• Qualifications:
• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Ability to physically restrain residents whose ages, heights and weights vary. Ability to provide services in the community, client homes or at work locations which may include facilities with multiple levels and may require walking, standing and lifting.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver's License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully meet pre-employment drug screen, physical exam and tuberculosis test requirements.
• Successfully meet all pre-employment background requirements.

What we offer

• Stable non-profit organization with160+ yeartrack record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (onselect clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Free CEUtrainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer matchoption
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

Wealsocare about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. Werequireand cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Education

Required

GED or better.

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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