Our VALPARAISO location is looking for RESIDENTIAL (BEHAVIORAL) SPECIALISTS!

This position is FULL TIME with available shifts on evenings and midnights which will include a new increased SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL!

+$2/evenings, +$4/nights, +$4/weekends and they can be STACKED (work a midnight weekend and make an additional $8/hour!)

STARTING PAY FROM $18.50 and up based on experience

What is a Residential Specialist?

A Residential Specialist is utilized to oversee clients of Porter-Starke Services at Life House, our residential housing facility. The staff are there to provide clients with a safe and therapeutic environment and help manage their day to day tasks.

What benefits do you offer?

• 401K w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (cell phone service & YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance and loan repayments
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free health screenings

What are my job duties?

• Complete weekly assessment utilizing PHQ9 and GAD for appropriate residents
• Complete monthly progress reports with resident at Life House and Davies Home
• Manage work orders (e.g., manage work orders in WorxHub), chore schedule, grocery shopping, case management duties for Davies Home residents
• Training new staff; flows of each shift, streamline, MRO
• Assists patients and their engagement with support systems to enhance recovery efforts (i.e., family, friends)
• Assist to coordinate specialty referrals (e.g., cardiologist, dentist) and communication with primary care providers
• Assist Life House Team Leader with keeping medication sheets up to date (i.e., confirm signatures, staff initials, correct/note med variances)
• Provides direct client care by implementing programs and facilitating and monitoring groups.
• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment to ensure the safety and well being of consumers and staff.
• Becomes familiar with each consumer's treatment plan relating to placement, interventions and goals and discharge plans.
• Aids in planning, implementing and evaluating services to the consumers.
• Prepares and maintains paperwork and other documentation (i.e. charting, daily report sheets, etc.).
• Plans and/or participates in appropriate recreational activities to promote consumers' well being.
• Provides transportation for Davies Home residents to meet requirements or activities outlined in their overall treatment plans.
• Maintains confidentiality of all consumers.
• Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
• Promotes a therapeutically healthy environment for all consumers.
• Participates in team programs, staffings, meetings and special projects.
• Develops and revises treatment plans as needed.
• Enforces rules and regulations for appropriate conduct of consumers and visitors.
• Transports clients when necessary.
• Acts as a liaison to community and governmental agencies.
• Complies with policies and procedures related to the care and well being of all consumer, ensuring respect and dignity in treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What are the job qualifications?

• Associates's/Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services discipline is required.
• Experience working with program population and program environment is preferred.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license to operate an automobile and/or van.
• Must be able to acquire a Public Passenger Chauffeur's License.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website- https://www.porterstarke.org/

COVID-19 considerations: Per Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements, all Porter-Starke Services employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request and be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption before they can begin employment.