Residential (Behavioral) Specialist

Porter-Starke Services Inc

Valparaiso, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Cardiology, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Dentistry, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Medications, Primary Care, Psychology, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Social Work, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Valparaiso, IN
POSTED
9 days ago

We''re seeking 1 FT staff member (day, eve, or nights can be choosen) some of these shifts also include a SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL!

+$2/evenings, +$4/nights, +$4/weekends and they can be STACKED (work a midnight weekend and make an additional $8/hour!)

STARTING PAY FROM $18.75 and up based on experience

What is a Residential Specialist?

Our Residential Specialists oversee Porter-Starke Services clients at LIFE House, our residential housing facility in Valparaiso, IN. The staff are there to provide clients with a safe and therapeutic environment and help manage their day to day tasks.

Benefits:

  • Up to $8/hour shift differential
  • 401K w/ 20% company matching
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Competitive wages
  • Generous PTO
  • Employee discounts (YMCA)
  • Employee referral program
  • HSA/FSA accounts
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
  • Monthly education loan assistance $200/month
  • Casual Fridays
  • Company paid life insurance policy
  • Company paid long term disability
  • Optional insurances (short term disability)
  • Employee recognition events
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free health screenings

Job Duties:

  • Facilitate interventions related to independent living skills (i.e. cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping) for residents
  • Assists patients and their engagement with support systems to enhance recovery efforts (i.e., family, friends)
  • Assist to coordinate specialty referrals (e.g., cardiologist, dentist) and communication with primary care providers
  • Assist with keeping medication sheets up to date (i.e., confirm signatures, staff initials, correct/note med variances)
  • Provides direct client care by implementing programs and facilitating and monitoring groups.
  • Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment to ensure the safety and well being of consumers and staff.
  • Becomes familiar with each consumer''s treatment plan relating to placement, interventions and goals and discharge plans.
  • Aids in planning, implementing and evaluating services to the consumers.
  • Prepares and maintains paperwork and other documentation (i.e. charting, daily report sheets, etc.).
  • Plans and/or participates in appropriate recreational activities to promote consumers'' well being.
  • Provides transportation for residents to meet requirements or activities outlined in their overall treatment plans.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all consumers.
  • Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
  • Promotes a therapeutically healthy environment for all consumers.
  • Participates in team programs, staffings, meetings and special projects.
  • Develops and revises treatment plans as needed.
  • Enforces rules and regulations for appropriate conduct of consumers and visitors.
  • Transports clients when necessary.
  • Acts as a liaison to community and governmental agencies.
  • Complies with policies and procedures related to the care and well being of all consumer, ensuring respect and dignity in treatment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

  • Associates''s/Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services discipline is required.
  • Experience working with program population and program environment is preferred.
  • Must possess a current valid driver's license to operate an automobile.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website- https://www.porterstarke.org/

About the Company

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