Residential Support Specialist

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare has an immediate opening for a full time Residential Support Specialist at our North Coast Crisis Respite Center (NCCRC). This position works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment for residents within the residential facility. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting.

This position works 12 hour shifts from 7am-7pm with a 3 days on, 4 days off/4 days on, 3 days off alternating weekly schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Safety: Must be able to observe, report, and document safety concerns.

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Provide therapeutic interventions with residents as required and directed by the mental health treatment and/or residential service plan.

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Provide case management for residents as directed by client’s treatment/residential service plan.

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Provide individual and/or group skills training and support in areas such as self-care, hygiene, community resources, and other life skills as directed by the treatment plan/residential service plan.

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Facilitate group skills trainings and interactions.

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Attend clinical case conferences and staff meetings to gain knowledge and communicate program and resident needs.

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Assist in menu planning, shopping for meals, meal set-up, preparation, serving, and clean up related to mealtimes. Perform other household tasks including but not limited to housekeeping throughout the facility and cleaning of biohazards.

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Must accompany and assist residents during medical appointments in the community.

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Provide transportation and escort residents in the community.

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Comply with regulations, policies, and procedures under which the facility is licensed and operates.

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Admissions: Must complete admission/intake process, ensure completion of intake paperwork and procedures.

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Discharges: Must review discharge paperwork with client at time of discharge.

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Must respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.

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Must demonstrate responsibility for safety of residents and property; have an understanding of the fire regulations and evacuation procedures; hold regular fire safety drills with residents in compliance with facility policies and procedures.