Residential Specialist
Residential Specialist
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25-08-2025
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Residential Specialist will function as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing recovery-oriented person-centered care at Recovery Place Seattle Inpatient Services. The Residential Specialist responsibilities include ensuring property and resident safety collaborating with program staff to reinforce behavior expectations and support resident goals. This position requires overnight hours during the weekdays and weekends and includes shift differential hours.
Must be open to any shift
Essential Job Functions
The employee must have the ability to:
Work with a variety of individuals in a residential treatment facility.
Demonstrate effective engagement skills with individuals who have experienced trauma homelessness and related challenges.
Assist with facility safety and cleanliness. Communicate with facilities and safety staff as needed.
Keep records and provide Residential Inpatient staff with essential information pertinent to the safety of residents and building operations.
Additional duties as assigned.
Assist with monitoring medication self-administration accordingly as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High School diploma/GED required. Associates or bachelors degree preferred.
Food Handler Permit
Preference given to qualified chemical dependency professional or peer mentor in training.
Valid Washington State Drivers License--No special license required.
No moving violations in the last 3 years.
Must obtain an AAC (Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration) through the Department of Health within two weeks of hire
Pass required background checks.
Experience:
Understanding of and familiarity with addiction withdrawal and treatment resources for recovery.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals and a diverse client population.
Experience working in a medical or residential setting preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Familiarity with issues related to homelessness and substance use.
Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries.
Understanding of Trauma-Informed Care principles and service provision.
Good communication skills teamwork and attitude.
Multicultural awareness.
Ability to adapt; flexibility.
Available to work shifts on short notice.
Other:
Pass required background checks
Must have a valid Washington state drivers license and reliable transportation with current insurance
Working Conditions
Work is performed inside and outside in varying temperatures. Employee may occasionally be required to push or lift to 40 pounds. May be exposed to office supply odors or vapors. Employee is sitting most of the time. Employee is also required to stand walk type bend write read interpret and explain complex issues and speak on the telephone.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
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