Resident advisor job description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (Lighthouse) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs.

We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment. We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment.

Treatment plans are individualized, and there is great attention to client needs and preferences to achieve the maximum self-actualization that can be derived from treatment.

We apply evidence-based, best practice models reflective of the behavioral healthcare redesign to promote efficient and effective treatment operation and service outcomes.

We believe in achieving quality service through workforce development. Lighthouse invests in training and education to promote professional growth.

Our programs and services are dedicated to adults struggling to cope with alcohol and/or drug addiction and mental health challenges brought about by difficult life experiences on an outpatient basis.
Job Description/Duties


Proactively ensure the safety and security of clients and facilities on first and second shift. Proactively seek to support individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. Expresses understanding, support and respect the many paths of recovery an individual client may wish to pursue. Maintaining confidentiality of communication between peer and peer recovery supporter. The confidential nature of this relationship does not extend to areas covered by mandated reporting. The Resident Advisor will serve as a role model, act as a mentor, advocate and motivator Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups Participate and contribute to weekly staffing discussions with clinical and case management Communicate shift notes to the Director of Housing and relevant staff.


Qualifications
Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D. Must have an understanding and respect for addiction recovery. Must be able to read and write Must be willing to obtain your CMS certification upon hire (must be eligible to bill Medicaid) Knowledge of Electronic Health Records systems preferred. Must have proficient computer skills


Preferred
CDCA Peer Recovery Support Certification


Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Group Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) 9 paid holidays


Schedule
Second shift, Monday - Friday 1pm - 9:30pm
Third shift weekends, Friday - Sunday 8pm - 8am


Lighthouse is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (for Mental Health & Substance Abuse).
Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Lighthouse is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion within and outside our organization and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

Overnight Resident AdvisorSIGN-ON BONUS


REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and good driving record
• Experience working with at-risk adolescents strongly preferred
• Effective written, verbal, and listening skills
• Ability to maintain order and exercise appropriate judgment in crisis situations
• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to culturally diverse populations
• Must be able to meet agency standards for attendance and punctuality

POSITION REPORTS TO Overnight Specialist
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain awake and alert during the residents sleeping hours, making regular direct observations of the sleeping areas as well as the rest of the unit.
• Assist residents with integrating to the Covenant House Florida environment. Ensure that all services rendered to youth are in a culturally competent manner according to CHF Mission, Principles, and Core Values.
• Responsible for waking the residents in the morning and ensuring that the established routine is followed. Enforce program and agency procedures.
• Supervise youth, maintain order, and exercise appropriate judgment at all times (i.e. at breakfast, on the residential floors, in common areas, and during escorts).
• Maintain a clean and safe environment. Assist and supervise youth in general cleanliness of all residential living and common areas. Ensure that work areas are clean and organized before, during, and at end of shift.
• Transport residents while using agency vehicles, as needed, and approved in advance by the Residential Administrator on Duty.
• Keep record of all medication, ensuring residents self administer all medications in the proper amount and at the appropriate times.
• Communicate pertinent information with staff and youth throughout each shift. By the end of each shift, complete all documentation neatly and accurately (i.e. bed checklists, case records, incident reports, abuse reports).
• Drive company vehicles to escort youth to and from activities, hospital visits, school, and various other appointments, etc.
We offer medical insurance with approximately 90% employer contribution towards the employee’s medical insurance premiums. Additionally, we offer a sign-on bonus to our new full-time employees, wellness incentives, dental, vision, 403(b) savings, life insurance, and EAP services to staff and members of their households. Our agency provides generous time off including 9 paid holidays, 2 personal days, sick leave, and 2-4 weeks of vacation per year.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.

Schedule : Thursday - Sunday 11:30 pm-9:30 am

12 hr shifts. (Nights)

Summary

The Resident Advisor is responsible for providing oversight for clients in residential and day treatment settings as well as assisting clients to improve functioning in academic, work, living, social, and leisure environments through reinforcement of skill and resource development.

HOURS

Days and hours will vary, with possible overnight shifts. May include weekends.

Key Functions

1. Promote and maintain a safe environment conducive to recovery.

-Reports client safety concerns to Program Leadership.
-Maintains compliance with all established program policies, processes, and procedures.
-Conducts situation monitoring in assigned settings to provide a continually safe environment.
-Follows established program guidelines for intervening and supporting clients who are in distress while under their supervision.
-Assists in monitoring sobriety and helping insure absence of all illicit drugs and alcohol in residences.

2. Provide assistance in activities of daily living in a goal-directed manner consistent with the client’s recovery plan.

-Collects data to contribute to the assessment of individual strengths and limitations.
-Provide support consistent with client’s developmental level, and which maximizes client functioning.
-Supports clients who need guidance with showering, oral hygiene, laundry, cooking and other activities of daily living as needed.

3. Facilitate the development of appropriate behaviors, self-expression, and social interaction.

-Establishes therapeutic relationships with client.
-Assists clients to utilize free time in a healthy manner.-

-Initiates interactions in a supportive manner.
-Coaches residents in social skills, emotional expression, and problem solving through modeling, behavioral rehearsal, and in vivo practice.

4. Assist in the provision and/or reinforcement of vocational, educational, social, and recreational rehabilitative experiences for clients.

-Helps clients set and monitor progress toward achieving weekly goals in vocational, educational, social and recreational domains.
-Reinforces skill development in domains such as but not limited to social/interpersonal functioning, activities of daily living, work/school readiness, and leisure time.
-May co-lead psychiatric rehabilitation and other therapeutic groups as assigned by program leadership and according to their established competencies.
-Assists clients with skill development in various settings as assigned.
-Documents client progress on their goals according to program guidelines.

5. Maintain a physical and psychological environment that facilitates the improved functioning of clients.

-Maintains professional boundaries and confidences with clients.
-Models good judgment and appropriate behavior including characteristics such as grooming, personal appearance, speech and hygiene.
-Provides effective and therapeutic limit setting with clients.

6. Provide input to the Program Staff and participate in other educational and clinical committee work as assigned; contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

-Offers observations to Program staff members in regard to client care.
-Attends and actively participates in program staff meetings.
-Serves as advocate for clients.

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field.

License/Certification: License to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Texas.

Experience: Prior experience in a mental health setting is desired.