Residential Living Specialist

We are seeking qualified candidates for the Residential Living Specialist position. The Residential Living Specialist provides care and supervision to all assigned residents, ensuring a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment that promotes and reinforces resident growth and development. The RLS assists in the design and implementation of the Individual Recovery Plans and documents participant progress as they move through the service delivery system. The RLS advocates for resident growth toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living.

Other Responsibilities, but not all-inclusive:

 Provide all assigned participants with their basic needs and assist with skill development in the following areas: social support, food management, self-care, personal hygiene, relapse prevention, medication management, stress management techniques, money management, public transportation utilization, and participation in meaningful and planned community activities.
• Ensure participants are transported to assigned programs, appointments, and/or destinations. May arrange for transportation and/or accompany participants to appointments.
• Administer medications consistent with participants’ self-medication plans, in accordance with State and Agency medication administration regulations. Inventory medications and complete all appropriate forms, as assigned. Must successfully complete the agency’s medication administration training.

Qualifications:
· A.A. degree in the social sciences or health care related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field or High school diploma and two years experience in the mental health field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
· Demonstrated crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
· Good communication skills, both oral & written.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Required to possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Scope:
· Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with participants.
· Assist participants with transferring from bed to chair, chair to shower, and other similar movements.
· Frequent talking and listening.
· May require crisis intervention in emergencies.
· Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
· May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, 9 paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan, a tax-sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement. To be considered an applicant for this position, please complete the pre-employment application by going to www.hhinc.org/careers.  Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer