Adult Residential Specialist

Job Description:

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Schedule: Full-time

Shifts Available – Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends

Join our dynamic team as a Residential Support Specialist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with mental health challenges. In this rewarding role, youll collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to provide comprehensive support and guidance to help our clients achieve their full potential.

Job Description:

As a Residential Support Specialist, youll provide general oversight to all clients on location 24/7. You will assist each individual client with teaching, training, and crisis/conflict resolution to promote successful independent living. Youll work in a supportive and fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same. Our team is passionate about empowering adults to overcome obstacles and live independently. Youll play a crucial role in helping clients develop essential life skills, build positive relationships, and navigate their journey towards recovery.

Role Perks & Benefits:

Salary and benefits that are competitive with other jobs in the industry, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off (if youre full-time).

The chance to work for an organization that wants to make a positive difference in peoples lives and help them achieve their goals.

Numerous opportunities to learn new skills and earn certificates that can help you move up in your career.

A positive workplace where everyone is passionate about what they do and works together to achieve success.

The feeling of pride and fulfillment that comes from knowing your work helps people in a meaningful way every single day.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general supervision of all residents while implementing guidelines, policies/procedures and rules accurately and consistently with the supervision of Program Coordinator and Assistant Director.

Consistently monitor to ensure the safety of each facility and each resident.

Provide direction and supervision to residents in all areas of daily living skills—cooking, cleaning, daily activity planning/skills (laundry, personal hygiene, meal planning).

Document resident activity and treatment progress daily through IRTS/ICPR notes, communication logs, scoring sheets, etc. based on program; complete this documentation in required timeframes.

Facilitate assigned groups with residents, sharing feedback and communicating positive expectations.

Participate in all meetings with other residential staff, direct supervisor, treatment team, Housing Department, and as assigned.

Provide oversight/safety for the residents by monitoring interactions with fellow residents and unauthorized visitors. Provide oversight against the introduction of alcohol and/or illegal drugs.

Implement treatment plan interventions and incorporate into interactions with each resident to ensure consistent and effective treatment across each shift.

Follow procedures outlined in medication training and procedural manuals for administering, counting, documenting, and overseeing medications and obtaining vital signs, as applicable to specified housing programs.

Utilize appropriate call down lists, including nursing staff and physicians, to provide adequate care regarding clients physical/medical status.

Act as ‘staff advisor’ to residents assigned to you and fulfill treatment planning and documentation requirements associated with this role.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have at least a high school diploma or GED with some experience in Human Services or related field. A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is preferred (or the equivalent degree, such as the BHS Associate’s degree).

Must have a valid Missouri Driver’s License and be able to obtain a Chauffeur’s Driver’s License; all shall successfully complete CPR, 1st Aid, and depending on the housing program, must also complete Medication Administration training.

Must complete annual TB tests and physical health screenings.

Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.

Supervisory Requirements

None.

Employment Requirements

Successful completion of a background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.

Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements

ADA Consideration – Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.