OhioGuidestone - Toledo, OH
posted 4 days ago
- Entry Level
Toledo, OH
Social Assistance
About the position
OhioGuidestone is currently seeking a Residential Support Specialist for our Toledo, OH location. The Residential Specialist works under the supervision of the Program or Clinical Manager and is responsible for providing residential programming services for individuals who benefit from a structured residential setting for overcoming their addiction. Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities are available.
Responsibilities
- Maintain complete and current clinical records regarding all persons served.
- Provide education 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 policies.
- Comply with all state and federal laws regarding protected health information.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in a relevant setting/ working with SUD is a plus!
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Must be available during weekend hours.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- CDCA
Benefits
- Free CEU trainings
- Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!
- 10 paid holidays; two are floating holidays
- 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)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Free licensure supervision
- Recognition and rewards
