Residential Specialist- Adult DD Residential Services (Great Falls, MT)

Description

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a residential specialist.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If

you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Daily documentation checks: treatment plans, clinical notes, staff notes, and communication logs.
• Ensure appropriate menu is posted for each week and ensure meals are prepared properly.
• Organize structured group activities daily.
• Assist with house cleaning and organization.
• Assist with scheduling, interviews, training, and other related matters.
• Assist Residential Manager with various managerial and supervisory tasks on an as needed basis.
• Utilizes H.E.L.P. (including therapeutic holds) when it is determined that a resident is a danger to self or others; also performs basic First Aid and/or CPR when needed.
• Attends and participates in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and corporate committees as assigned.
• Upon hiring, the Residential Specialist will undergo training and will be expected to pass testing in the following areas: H.E.L.P (de-escalation and therapeutic holds), Medication Certification, First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Safety Health Emergency and Disaster (SHED) Safety, Safe Vehicle Operations, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), HIPPA, Professional Care Giver, and AWARE’s Behavioral Competency (ABC).
• Utilizes and accurately records data using AWARE’s Electronic Medical Records System as assigned, outlined, and trained.

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• At least three (3) years of experience is required and/or an associate degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field and minimum of two years of appropriate and related
• experience in Human Services.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License.
• Must have an acceptable driving record; as well as an acceptable criminal and protective services background check.

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security.

AWARE’s benefits include:

• Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
• Tuition Advancement Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.