Adult Residential Specialist

Crossroads Health, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with facilities located in Mentor, Painesville, and Cleveland, serves Northeast Ohio communities with comprehensive behavioral and primary integrated healthcare, early childhood services, extended housing and recovery services—no matter one's ability to pay. Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and healthcare to everyone. We are currently hiring an organized, compassionate and committed individual to be a Residential Specialist in our Northcoast House located in Concord, Ohio. This Residential Specialist will be a part of our residential facility serving residents of Lake County in need of short-term or transitional housing by monitoring progress of residents in achieving objectives and goals identified during their treatment planning. This person will also be recording all client contact in accordance with agency guidelines plus reassessing needs as specified by utilization review standards at the request of the client. All services are delivered in a trauma-informed approach. Part time 3 evenings per week, 6:00-10pm, 24 hours per week. Pay rate is anticipated at $20.00 per hour plus a 2nd shift differential.

Responsibilities

Monitor progress of residents in achieving objectives and goals identified during their treatment planning; Record all client contact in accordance with agency guidelines; Reassess needs as specified by utilization review standards at the request of the client; Work on a one-to-one basis with residents by teaching independent living skills and programs; Assist the individual in increasing social support network of relatives, friends and volunteer organizations; Work collaboratively with Community Support Treatment Workers and staff to support the progress of clients; Provide support as needed in times of crisis and help consumers maintain stability; Access additional support in crisis intervention as appropriate

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required at minimum; Associate's degree in social work or related field and 2-3 years related experience or training preferred; 2+ years of working with clients in a recovery capacity preferred; Acceptable driving record (4 points or less); Reliable transportation; Automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $50,000; Able to lift 40 pounds; Able to ascend/descend stairs; Able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform duties; Able to reach, kneel, bend and twist at the waist, bend at knees, walk, crouch, see, hear, touch, grasp objects, push, pull and sit; Pass a 10 panel drug screen including THC

Nice to have

Associate's degree in social work or related field; 2-3 years related experience or training; 2+ years of working with clients in a recovery capacity; Experience with trauma informed care, motivational support, stage wise treatment, substance use, crisis de-escalation; Demonstrated ability to flex to the needs of others and treat residents with respect

Benefits

2nd shift differential