Residential Support Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Summary:

The Residential Support Specialist operates within a residential treatment environment, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of service providers. This role involves providing and monitoring treatment support for up to 28 residential clients, directing daily activities and chores with a sensitive and trauma-informed approach.

Activities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Program Administration:

• Assist with residential client admissions and discharges as requested.
• Monitor and ensure client participation in daily activities.
• Answer phones and provide office support.
• Intervene in client disputes and address inappropriate behavior.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist clients with medications and performing UA’s.
• Ensure clients receive their self-administered medications accurately.
• Accurately update and document in the Medication Administration Record Sheets (MARS).
• Report errors and grievances according to proper procedures and protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness of unit rooms and facilities.
• Handle unit laundry and empty trash/recycling as needed.
• Maintain high visibility and promote positive responses to change.
• Socialize with and encourage clients.
• Assist with meal service and cleanup.
• Complete required notes and documentation, including input and management of collected data. data.
• Maintain daily treatment protocols and procedures.
• Document client interactions and activities accurately in client records.
• Assist clients in connecting with Peer Support Specialists.

1. Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with other unit staff as part of the treatment team.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure cohesive and coordinated care.
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss client progress and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Residential Leadership to develop and implement program improvements.
• Support Residential Counselors and Peer Support Specialists in their roles.
• Work alongside the Residential Medical Specialist(s) to ensure client medical needs are met.
• Coordinate with the Compliance team to uphold treatment standards.
• Collaborate with Outpatient Leadership to facilitate client transitions between residential and outpatient care.

3. Attend:

• All Staff Meetings – as scheduled
• Department meetings – as scheduled
• Training – as scheduled
• Others as assigned/scheduled

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