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. This position is 2 evenings per week, Friday & Saturday from 1-10:30PM 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. The anticipated pay for this position is $20.00 per hour. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr