STARLight Center-SUD Residential Specialist PRN Float

OhioGuidestone; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CEU trainings

10 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Flexible career paths and locations

401(k) with employer match

EAP

Job summary

OhioGuidestone is seeking a PRN Residential Specialist for night shift float coverage to support SUD residential services. The role involves crisis intervention, supervision, and client activities within a residential treatment setting, with some weekend coverage as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, providing education, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure safety and timely interventions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDCA certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and current clinical records for all clients.
• Provide education to clients, families, and staff on treatment, wellness, and health.
• Observe clients and report changes to the treatment team for appropriate intervention.
• Facilitate group activities focused on mental health or substance use needs.
• Provide direct supervision to ensure safety and meet basic needs.
• Assist clients with behavior management and safety planning.
• Conduct safety checks of clothing, belongings, and environment.
• Meet productivity goals and comply with agency policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Discretion & judgment

Flexibility

Organization

Documentation

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDCA within 6 months

Tools

Windows applications

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

STARLight Center-SUD Residential Specialist PRN Float

You have a place atOhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health!OhioGuidestoneis the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year.

Hiring- 2 PRN Positions (Days/Evenings with some weekends, Nights/Evenings with some weekends)

Job Summary

The Residential Specialist works under the supervision of the SUD Residential Manager. The Residential Specialistwill 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 facility provides those who are in need of intensive treatment for substance abuse issues.

Shift- PRN Night Shift Float 8-12 hours a week

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.

Education & Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a relevant field
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must obtain CDCA within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

Benefits include:

• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Free CEU trainings
• 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 match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care 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. We require and cover the cost of a 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.

We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our collective success.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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