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When you join the Arrowleaf team you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. Youll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with but for yourself as well as you gain life-changing experiences enjoy highly competitive benefits and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.
Mission:Arrowleafs mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive make our communities more vibrant and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.
Vision:We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.
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Job Title:Residential Advocate
Home Office: Anna IL; Vienna IL or KarnakIL
Area of Focus:Behavioral Health
Program(s):830 - Supervised Residential: The Supervised ResidentialProgram provides adults living with substantial levels of mental illness or disability with 24/7 services through recovery-oriented community residentialfacilities.
Position Summary:TheResidentialAdvocateprovides direct care and support to individuals residing in Arrowleafs recovery-oriented communityresidentialfacilities. These individuals experience substantial psychiatric disabilities and meet medical necessity criteria as determined by the Illinois Department of Mental Health. This position plays a critical role in the delivery of structured person-centered 24/7residentialcare that promotes recovery safety and independence. Staff in this role are required to remain awake and on-site during all scheduled shifts and will implement therapeutic interventions skills training and case management services consistent with Medicaid Rule 140 and Part 132 guidelines.
Immediate Supervisor:Residential Services Director (once hired).
Hours of Work:Full-time 40 hours/ week.
Shift 1 - Anna IL
Sunday: 8:00 am- 2:00 pm
Monday: Off
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Shift 2 - Karnak IL
Sunday: Off
Monday: Off
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 am - 8:00 am
Friday: 8:00 pm - 8:00 am
Saturday: 8:00 pm - 8:00 am
Shift 3 - Vienna IL
Sunday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Friday: Off
Saturday: Off
Residential Advocate Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Human Services Social Work Psychology or a related field required. Must meet the qualifications of a Mental Health Professional (MHP)as defined in Illinois Administrative Code (Part 132). Prior experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs is strongly preferred.
Residential AdvocateSpecial Requirements:Maintain and provide proof of a valid drivers license; must have reliable transportation; maintain and provide proof of personal vehicle liability insurance; at least 21 years of age; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks; maintains CPR & First Aid training requirements; ability to work evenings weekends holidays and overnight shifts as scheduled.
Residential AdvocateSkills & Competencies: Knowledge of behavioral health conditions and effective treatment strategies. Proficient in using de-escalation techniques and responding to crises. Strong documentation communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed principles. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Residential AdvocateWorking Conditions: This position requires being awake and on-site during all scheduled shifts. May involve exposure to challenging behaviors and situations involving mental health crises. Physical demands include standing walking bending lifting up to 25 lbs. and assisting clients with physical needs.
Residential Advocate job duties include but not limited to
- Provide 24-hour supervision and support in a safe structuredresidentialsetting.
- Deliver Medicaid-eligible behavioral health services including community support and case management activities.
- Implement individualized treatment plans through daily coaching skill-building behavioral interventions and recovery-focused interactions.
- Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene meal preparation medication prompting and community integration.
- Document service delivery in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards using electronic health records.
- Monitor assess and report client behaviors and symptoms to clinical staff to support individualized treatment planning.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and behavior management strategies to respond to psychiatric crises and maintain safety.
- Support a trauma-informed person-centered environment that encourages residents engagement in recovery.
- Participate in staff meetings supervision and ongoing training to maintain required credentials and competencies.
- Maintain facility cleanliness organization and safety in compliance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
Residential AdvocateBenefit Package
- Professional & upward mobility opportunities
- A family-oriented atmosphere
- Health wellbeing stipend ($200 per fiscal year)
100% employer-paid health and dental insurance option
Dental vision and health available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
- $50000 life insurance policy
- Travel reimbursement
Up to 368 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays up to 40 hours personal time 12 sick days 40 hours bereavement leave 12 vacation days (6 month probation period) and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
- Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary!
Salary Range:$42348 - $45133 annually
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Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.
Arrowleaf is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal State and local laws regarding it. EEO is a set of standards that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the persons actual or perceived race color religion sex (including pregnancy and related conditions gender identity and sexual orientation) marital status national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability or genetic information (including family history) order of protection status or military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. The laws apply to all types of work situations including recruiting hiring disciplinary actions terminations promotions pay practices training wages and benefits.