Residential Specialist

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 $19.00 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:

• Associate'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/