Residential Specialist

We are currently searching for a passionate and motivated Per Diem Residential Specialists to work in our Oswego Crisis Residence Resources has 4 Crisis Residence locations with 3-8 beds in Syracuse Oneida Oswego and Auburn. The respite homes are community based residential programs that provide a therapeutic environment for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program provides Peer Support Services utilizing individuals with a history of lived experience with mental health challenges and a willingness to share their story as well as Crisis Support Staff who have extensive experience in the staff provides services including but not limited to health and wellness coaching reoccurrence prevention planning wellness activities family support conflict resolution and referrals and linkage services. The goal is to stabilize crisis to support a guests safe return to their community and to provide preventive measures for reducing un-necessary emergency department visits and employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality integrated community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. Were committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs values traditions language preferences and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health We Offer:Home like settingRelaxed atmosphereVariety of work hoursMentorship/Entry level experience with ability for growth in the agencyOffers Peer Certification hoursResidential Specialist Position Summary:The Crisis Intervention Residential Specialist provides support to individuals experiencing challenges in daily life that create risk for an escalation of symptoms that cannot be managed in the individuals home and community environment. Through the use of the Need Adapted Treatment Model the Crisis Residence Counselor will provide guests health and wellness coaching relapse prevention planning wellness activities family support conflict resolution and other services as needed. Residential Specialist Job Responsibilities:Teach individuals to look at crisis differently and utilize wellness tools to prevent future crises or to decrease the intensity of personal closely with Health Homes hospitals and treatment providers to develop an integrated plan of care including mental health physical health substance abuse services and community supports necessary for individuals to succeed in the community. Provide advocacy supportive counseling and referral and linkage services for program guests as needed and as assigned by the Program Director. Provide recovery oriented services incorporating Need Adapted Treatment and Motivational coverage for the program as reflected in staffing plan including overnights as required. Completes all required documentation in timelines in accordance with program Specialist Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and 1-3 years of relevant experience working with individuals with Mental Health or Chemical Dependency disorders or have a Bachelors Degree or intern within a DOH-approved NYS education department program Licensed Practical Nurse or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Counselor (CASAC) also qualify. Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting preferred preferably using the recovery model.A respect for and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric to utilize critical thinking problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery. Hours: evenings weekends and overnightsStarting Rate:$20.00 per hour Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation national origin age marital status physical or mental disability parental status housing status source of income or military status in accordance with applicable federal state and local EEO laws