True North Residential Specialist

Intercept Youth Services; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance options

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Intercept Health is hiring a Residential Specialist in Roanoke, VA. The role involves serving as a positive role model for residents and contributing to treatment plans, with a focus on helping youth and their families within the LifeBridge continuum.

Requires a degree in Human Services or an equivalent credential and experience with adults with substance use disorders; Peer Recovery Specialist certification is acceptable or in progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with adults with substance use disorders is required or beneficial.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist in Virginia is acceptable or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for residents.
• Contribute to formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans.
• Model and develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors in residents.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Associate's Degree + 3 months experience with adults with substance use disorders

High School Diploma or GED + 6 months experience with adults with substance use disorders

Peer Recovery Specialist certification (Virginia) or in progress

Job description

True North Residential Specialist

$20 - $24.03 per hour, depending on experience

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience". As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services. Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia.

Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK:

• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.

• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

We are currently seeking a Residential Specialist who will be responsible for serving as a positive role model for residents. The Residential Specialist contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans and works via role modeling to develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors within residents.

Education & Experience:

A Bachelor's Degree in Human Services OR An Associate's Degree and at least three months experience working with adults with substance use disorders OR A High School Diploma or G.E.D with at least six months of experience working with adults with substance use disorders; OR Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist for the State of Virginia or working towards obtaining Certification and maintain the requirements of a Peer Recovery Specialist per those guidelines.

Intercept offers the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Plan
• Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances
• Voluntary Long Term & Short Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 7 observed holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Discounts at Verizon Wireless
• Wellness Initiatives and team building activities
• Opportunities for professional advancement for qualified individuals

Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website www.intercepthealth.com.