Residential Support Specialist - Flexible Evening/Weekend

HRCSB; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Services Board operates residential services and seeks a Residential Relief Staff to provide direct client services to residents who have serious mental illness. You will help with daily living skills, household management, counseling, and community integration, with supervision from the Residential Site Coordinator.

Confidentiality and discretion are essential. Hours include evenings and weekends; some overnight coverage is required to maintain resident safety and program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• Bachelor’s in another field with 16 credit hours in human services.
• Employment contingent upon QMHP or QMHP-T within three months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Develops knowledge of residents’ strengths and needs, including background information about social, psychological, medical, independent living characteristics.
• Works assigned hours and/or stays overnight to provide oversight for residents, including some scheduled hours when other agencies are closed.
• Provides supervision and guidance to residents, helping establish and maintain daily living routines.
• Provides direct training and support to residents based on their needs and interests in order to maintain or improve their community living skills.
• Develops and maintains supportive relationships with residents which promote maximum functioning of each individual.
• Provides supportive and/or educational counseling, in keeping with each resident’s individual services plan.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed, accessing emergency services as appropriate.
• Plans and conducts activities with residents to promote community integration.
• Summarizes clients’ activities and makes written reports.
• Handles any physical plant emergencies.
• Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and clients based on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
• is responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with established policy and procedures.

Job description

Community Services Board operates residential services and seeks a Residential Relief Staff to provide direct client services to residents who have serious mental illness. You will help with daily living skills, household management, counseling, and community integration, with supervision from the Residential Site Coordinator.

Confidentiality and discretion are essential. Hours include evenings and weekends; some overnight coverage is required to maintain resident safety and program needs.