Job Application for Adult Residential Specialist at Crossroads Health

Crossroads Health provides a continuum of quality life-changing behavioral health and specialized chemical dependency treatment services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. As a leader in the behavioral health field, we offer a vast array of programs and services that evaluate, educate, strengthen and support thousands of children, adults and their families each year.

Hiring for Full Time (Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.) PRN (as needed).

PRN shifts available are Sat/Sun 6am to 2pm and/or Tue, Wed, Thurs 6pm - 10pm (hours may vary - must be flexible)

We are currently hiring an organized, compassionate and committed individual to be a Residential Specialist in our Northcoast House located in Painesville, Ohio. This Residential Specialist will be a part of our residential facility serving residents of Lake County in need of short-term or transitional housing by monitoring progress of residents in achieving objectives and goals identified during their treatment planning. This person will also be recording all client contact in accordance with agency guidelines plus reassessing needs as specified by utilization review standards at the request of the client. All services are delivered in a trauma-informed approach.

More specifically this person is responsible for:

Working on a ‘one to one’ basis with the residents by teaching independent living skills and programs.
Assisting the individual in increasing social support network of relatives, friends and volunteer organizations.
Works collaboratively with Community Support Treatment Workers and staff to support the progress of our clients.
Providing support as needed in times of crisis and helps consumer maintain stability; as appropriate, accesses additional support in crisis intervention.

Position Requirements:

Associate's degree in social work or related field and 2-3 years related experience or training preferred. High School diploma/GED required at minimum.
2+ years of working with clients in a recovery capacity preferred.
Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record of 4 points of less and auto insurance coverage.
Experience with trauma informed care, motivational support, stage wise treatment, substance use, crisis de-escalation highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to flex to the needs of others and can treat residents with respect.

Essential Functions:

Able to lift 40 pounds.
Able to ascend/descend stairs.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform duties.
Able to reach, kneel, bend and twist at the waist, bend at knees, walk, crouch, see, hear, touch, grasp objects, push, pull and sit.
Noise level in work environment is usually moderate.

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