STARLight Center-SUD Residential Specialist Full Time 3pm-11pm

OhioGuidestoneprovides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around supports serving the needs of over 50000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

AtOhioGuidestone we believe a workforcecomprisedof employees from diverse backgrounds andcommunitiesand a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together we continue to build a workplace that encourages supports and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

Hiring- Full Time 3pm-11pm with Rotating Weekends

Job Summary

The Residential Specialist works under the supervision of the SUD Residential Manager. The Residential Specialistwill be willing to supervise clients activities in addition to crisis intervention being available to clients when they need someone to talk to and must be sensitive yet observant in order to log pertinent information for use by other staff including counselors. Our facility provides those who are in need of intensive treatment for substance abuse issues.

Shift- PRN Night Shift Float 8-12 hours a week

Essential Functions:

• Maintain complete and current clinical records regarding all persons served.
• Provide educations to persons served family members of persons served and other staff regarding substance use treatment symptom management wellness and health.
• Provide ongoing observation of persons served mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms as well as their response to treatment communicate any changes to the treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
• Facilitate group activities focused on mental health or substance use needs to clients served.
• Provide direct supervision of clients to ensure safety and basic needs are met.
• Assist clients with management of behaviors and positive behavioral interventions.
• Ensure the safety of clients serviced and of unit by completing regular safety checks of clothing
  belongings and physical environment.
• Achieve productivity goals as assigned.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable professional ethics and standards and established OhioGuidestone policies.
• Comply with all state and federal laws regarding protected health information. Perform job duties in a manner thats friendly considerate and aligned with the agencys Mission
  Vision and Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Organize and plan work for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize IT system and software programs in accordance with agency policy.
• Utilize time off in a manner consistent with agency policy.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Flexible; able to work days evenings and/or weekends as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills including Windows applications Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records etc.
• Ability to physically restrain residents whose ages heights and weights vary. ï Ability to provide services in the community
• client homes or at work locations which may include facilities with multiple levels and may require walking standing and lifting.
• Possess a valid Ohio Drivers License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully meet pre-employment drug screen physical exam and tuberculosis test requirements.
• Successfully meet all pre-employment background requirements.

Education & Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a relevant field
• Valid drivers license and good driving record
• Must obtain CDCA within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

• Ohio CDCA

What we offer

• Stable non-profit organization with160 yeartrack record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus(onselect clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefitsincludingâa low-premium medical plan option foremployee or employee children!
• Free CEUtrainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths job roles intern to hire and locations
• 401(k) with employer matchoption
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

Required Experience:

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