Adult Residential Specialist

Crossroads Health, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with facilities located in Mentor, Painesville, and Cleveland, serves Northeast Ohio communities with comprehensive behavioral and primary integrated healthcare, early childhood services, extended housing and recovery services-no matter one's ability to pay. Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and healthcare to everyone. Pay rate is anticipated at $20.00 per hour plus a 2nd shift differential We are currently hiring an organized, compassionate and committed individual to be a Residential Specialist in our Northcoast House located in Concord, Ohio This Residential Specialist will be a part of our residential facility serving residents of Lake County in need of short-term or transitional housing by monitoring progress of residents in achieving objectives and goals identified during their treatment planning. This person will also be recording all client contact in accordance with agency guidelines plus reassessing needs as specified by utilization review standards at the request of the client. All services are delivered in a trauma-informed approach. More specifically this person is responsible for: Working on a 'one to one' basis with the residents by teaching independent living skills and programs. Assisting the individual in increasing social support network of relatives, friends and volunteer organizations. Works collaboratively with Community Support Treatment Workers and staff to support the progress of our clients. Providing support as needed in times of crisis and helps consumer maintain stability; as appropriate, accesses additional support in crisis intervention. Position Requirements: Associate's degree in social work or related field and 2-3 years related experience or training preferred. High School diploma/GED required at minimum. 2+ years of working with clients in a recovery capacity preferred. Must have an acceptable driving record (4 points or less) , reliable transportation, and carry automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $50,000. Experience with trauma informed care, motivational support, stage wise treatment, substance use, crisis de-escalation highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to flex to the needs of others and can treat residents with respect. Essential Functions: Able to lift 40 pounds. Able to ascend/descend stairs. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform duties. Able to reach, kneel, bend and twist at the waist, bend at knees, walk, crouch, see, hear, touch, grasp objects, push, pull and sit. Noise level in work environment is usually moderate. Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. We are a drug free work environment and all new hires are required to pass a 10 panel drug screen which includes screening for THC. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Crossroads Health 's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Terms and Conditions My application for employment with Crossroads/Beacon Health/New Directions ("The Organization") is made with the understanding that nothing contained in this application or in the granting of an interview is intended to create a contract between The Organization and myself for either employment or for the providing of any benefit. Further, if The Organization and I enter into an employment relationship, I understand that I may terminate my employment at any time and for any reason and I understand that any false information, omissions, or misrepresentations of fact called for in this application may result in rejection of my application or discharge at any time during my employment. I authorize The Organization to obtain information concerning me from current or former employers, references, education institutions and state and federal agencies for public records including, but not limited to, motor vehicle or criminal records. I release all concerned from any liability or damage whatsoever for issuing this information. I understand that receipt of a poor reference or background check notification of a record of prior criminal activity or the failure to successfully complete a physical examination and/or drug test may prevent me from obtaining or maintaining employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossroads Health