Residential Support Specialist - Mental Health Skills

QuickCruit; Gresham, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Narrative in Gresham, OR seeks a Residential Support Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering services in mental health residential programs. You will support residents toward goals, assist with daily living tasks and participate in community-based activities, reinforcing autonomy and rights.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, medication management, meal preparation, and group activities within a home-like setting, complying with state rules.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with residents to support movement toward goals and transition planning using strength-based and person-centered approaches.
• Centers resident experiences including maximum level of autonomy and personal rights.
• Actively participate in Team Based Care, including collaboration and participation in staff meetings.
• Provide hands-on support to residents as needed in completing activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living such as attending appointments, completing household tasks, maintaining hygiene, maintaining continence, bathing, toileting, dressing, eating and managing medication.
• Assists in crisis intervention utilizing nonviolent de-escalation techniques.
• Supports residents in navigating distress and conflict.
• Adheres to medication management protocol. Remains constantly alert to changes in medication.
• Responsible for meal preparation and providing opportunities for skills training.
• Provides and facilitates group activities and community engagement.
• Understands and complies with Oregon Administrative Rules which include Home and Community Based mental health services.

Job description

New Narrative in Gresham, OR seeks a Residential Support Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering services in mental health residential programs. You will support residents toward goals, assist with daily living tasks and participate in community-based activities, reinforcing autonomy and rights.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, medication management, meal preparation, and group activities within a home-like setting, complying with state rules.