Residential Specialist

Arrowleaf

Job Location:

Anna, TX - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About us:

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 Specialist

Home Office:Union County Office - Manion (UCOM)

Area of Focus:Behavioral Health

Program(s):ReLeaf - Is a transitional housing program providing trauma-informed no-cost housing and wraparound support services for survivors of domestic violence sexual assault human trafficking and community violence across Southern Illinois. This program fills a critical regional gap by offering safe flexible housing and individualized case management to help survivors achieve long-term stability.

Immediate Supervisor:Program Manager (once hired) in the intrum Program Director - Daniel Hyson

Hours of Work:Full-time 40 hours/ week. Crisis sitter on-call rotation.

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Residential SpecialistMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent. Qualifies as a Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA).

Residential SpecialistSpecial Requirements:Must be 21 years of age or older to drive agency vehicle; maintains a valid drivers license and vehicle liability insurance; operates agency vehicles and personal vehicles while driving for agency business in a safe and lawful manner at all times; maintain First Aid & CPR certification; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks; schedules evening or weekend hours as necessary; participates in crisis sitter on-call rotation.

Residential SpecialistSkills & 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 trauma-informed principles. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques. Excellent written oral visual and non-verbal communication skills. Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines as assigned.

Residential Specialist job duties include but not limited to:

Provide on-site trauma-informed support to residents at the communal living facility ensuring a safe structured and supportive environment.
Monitor and promote client safety including responding to crises de-escalating situations and following established safety protocols.
Assist residents with daily living activities including developing routines maintaining hygiene budgeting meal preparation and other independent living skills.
Support clients in accessing basic needs including food clothing hygiene items and transportation.
Coordinate with the Case Manager to reinforce service plans support client goals and communicate changes in client needs or behaviors.
Observe and document client interactions incidents and progress in accordance with agency VOCA and ICJIA requirements.
Assist with maintaining the cleanliness organization and overall upkeep of the facility.
Support transportation needs for clients as appropriate including facilitating access to appointments employment and community resources.
Reinforce program expectations house guidelines and promote a respectful community-oriented living environment.
Participate in team meetings supervision and ongoing training to support effective service delivery.
Assist with program operations and coverage as needed including evenings weekends and holidays.
Participate in on-call rotation to support crisis sitter needs at Deaconess Union County Hospital.
Ensure services are delivered in a trauma-informed client-centered manner that promotes safety dignity and self-sufficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and client success.

Residential SpecialistBenefit Package

Professional & upward mobility opportunities
A family-oriented atmosphere
Health vision and dental insurance option available.
Dental vision and health available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
Up to $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:$16.88 per hour

*This is a bargaining unit union position

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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.

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About us: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 yours...