CARE Team Member - Residential Specialist
Summary
Provides residential support and care to individuals with severe mental illness in a transitional living program, assisting with daily living skills, medication administration, and social programming.
Description of Position:
The C.A.R.E. Program provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to empower individuals to develop the skills and supports needed to live as independently as possible and participate successfully in their communities.
The Residential Specialist plays a vital role by providing direct residential support and services to individuals in the program. This position helps promote independence, recovery, and overall well-being by assisting individuals in achieving their personal goals within a supportive residential environment.
Position Details:
- Employment Type: Full-time, 32 hours per week
- Schedule: Sunday: 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.; Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Compensation: $17.25–$18.27 per hour, plus applicable shift differential(s)
We invest in our team and offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package, including:
- Sign-On Bonus
- Paid Training with ongoing support
- Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
- Full Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Holiday, Vacation, Sick, and Bereavement Leave
- Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Company Picnic & Team Events
- Anniversary Incentives
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- Wireless Plan Discounts (AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon)
- And more!
Job Knowledge and Comprehension:
- Provides specialized treatment, assistance, education, rehabilitation, and support services as part of a comprehensive team to C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients.
- Participates as part of a comprehensive team in the treatment planning process and monitors client progress in meeting the goals and objective of the treatment plan.
- Assists C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients in improving their social and residential adjustment and in developing and strengthening of daily living skills.
- Provides transportation for C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients.
- Provides social and recreational programming for C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients.
- Assists and supervises C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients completing daily household chores, meal preparation, and other tasks.
- Provides appropriate medication education and administration in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Maintains records of medication and other unusual incidents in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Other duties as assigned consistent with non-exempt functions.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting requirements may exceed 50 lbs. during medical emergencies and/or behavior support. Other physical activities include transferring people we support from and to wheelchairs, beds, toilets. Making beds, push wheelchairs, carrying groceries, vacuuming, housekeeping, sweeping, and laundry are other required job duties. Job requires bending, stooping, climbing stairs, pushing/pulling, and driving a vehicle.