Weekend Recovery Specialist — Resident Care & Counseling

Holcomb-Behavioral-Health-Systems; Garrettford (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

Tickets at Work

Job summary

Holcomb-Behavioral-Health-Systems seeks a weekend residential aide to support residents in daily living, budgeting, and medication education. You will provide counseling, assist with meals, housekeeping, and safety, and transport residents to activities using a program van.

You will administer medications per DPW standards, respond to crises, and document care. This role requires strong communication, independence, and a compassionate, flexible mindset, with a small caseload.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus 1 year of experience in human services or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate, flexible, recovery‑oriented mindset.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to transport residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living skills including self-care, budgeting, and medication education.
• Provide supportive counseling and recovery‑oriented services aligned with best practices.
• Assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Transport residents to appointments and program‑related activities using a program van.
• Administer medications in compliance with DPW standards.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to crisis situations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and billable service records.
• Advocate for residents and promote healthy relationships and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with the program coordinator and team to meet individual resident needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Compassionate mindset

Driver's license

Caseload management (4–5 residents)

Education

Associate’s Degree + 1 year in human services or equivalent education/experience

Job description

Holcomb-Behavioral-Health-Systems seeks a weekend residential aide to support residents in daily living, budgeting, and medication education. You will provide counseling, assist with meals, housekeeping, and safety, and transport residents to activities using a program van.

You will administer medications per DPW standards, respond to crises, and document care. This role requires strong communication, independence, and a compassionate, flexible mindset, with a small caseload.