Respite Specialist (4707RS)

Job Description

Job Description

Respite Specialist
Location: North Main St 
Hours: 32 Hours: Fri-Mon 11p-7a
Salary Range: $20

Who We Are:  

BAMSI has been “bringing people and services together”since 1975. Our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Whitman provides integrated, holistic care, ensuring our community has access to comprehensive mental health, substance use, and medical support all in one place. 

Why BAMSI:  

BAMSI's Respite Services  program delivers short term, clinical, community-based treatment services providing opportunities for stabilization to adults with Mental Illness. These services are provided to individuals either on-site while they reside at the program, or in their current living situation. Components of the program include assessment, crisis management, symptom management, and medication education.

What We Offer: (Benefits available for 30+ hours / Limited benefits available <30 hours)  

• Time Off - 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday. 
  • 12 paid holidays 
  • 2 weeks Sick Time 
  • Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs 
  • HSA and Competitive Benefit Package 
  • 403B plan with discretionary match 
  • Wellness Activities 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Career Development Opportunities 

Why BAMSI?  

• Integrated Care: Be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team, bridging behavioral and physical health for whole-person care. 
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off package to support your well-being. 
• Growth & Support: Receive supervision from an experienced Consulting Psychiatrist and free CEU-eligible clinical trainings. 
• Meaningful Work: Provide compassionate care to those who need it most within an innovative CCBHC model. 

  General Statement of Duties:
To provide rehabilitation and stabilization support services to individuals with mental health issues, promoting growth, independence, and dignity. Services are provided on-site or in the individuals' community settings.

Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience working with individuals with mental health issues preferred
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence and own means of transportation
• Willing to provide backup coverage as a Respite Community Specialist

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide community-based respite care, addressing daily needs to foster independence and self-determination
• Teach socialization skills and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including household maintenance, medication and money management, and personal care
• Supervise medication self-administration and document accordingly, following Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies
• Facilitate community-based activities, assist with treatment plan implementation, and act as an advocate and role model for individuals served

Communication, Documentation, and Teamwork:  

• Follow protocols for incident reporting and documentation, including service notes and medication records
• Participate in team meetings, fire drills, and training sessions
• Ensure safety standards, assist with staff coverage, and communicate professionally

Other:  

• Utilize universal precautions and adhere to safety instructions
• Complete any additional duties assigned by supervision