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Sanford Behavioral Health is an innovative and trusted leader in behavioral health in Michigan with a mission to raise the standard of care across Michigan and fill service gaps. Sanford is committed to improving access to services, reducing stigma surrounding mental health, and promoting progress and innovation related to mental health treatment throughout our state.
Sanford, located in the Heritage Hill Historic District of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Residential Support Specialist for our Cherry St. Women's House, preferably with a background with substance use disorders.
This is a 3rd shift position working 30 hours/week.
Role and Responsibilities
- Independently manages a community setting of clients.
- Encourages residents’ participation in varied recreational, cultural and spiritual activities.
- Administers medication as prescribed by physician in accordance with medical procedures.
- Provides transportation for residents’ needs, as necessary, including 12 step meetings, recreational activities, and other care during residential shift hours.
- Assists with conflict resolution among clients and be prepared to intervene as required.
- Performs housekeeping duties, as directed by House Manager.
- Conducts hourly safety checks on clients during sleeping hours.
- Facilitates groups with clients and enters individualized notes on the EMR.
- Attends trainings and staff meetings as assigned.
- Maintains safety drills and documentation.
- Prepares critical incident reports as needed.
- At all times, observes and respects client’s individual rights and confidentiality.
- Maintains competency in policy rules and regulations, health and safety requirements, and adheres to Sanford house’s personnel code of ethics.
- Provides transportation for residents’ needs, as appropriate. Assists in scheduling appointments for clients and transportation as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or higher education.
- Unrestricted Driver’s License.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Experience in the field of substance abuse disorders.
- Attention to detail and efficient time-management skills.
- Good communication skills, self-motivation, good leadership potential, knowledge of case management, and good decision-making ability.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all client records and business-related records, as required under HIPAA guidelines.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hand or hands.?
- Must be able to perceive sound by ear to interpret oral information from employees or others accurately or quickly.?
- Work will be performed in an office environment with fluctuating temperatures.?
- Capable of monitoring the facility and grounds, including the ability to ambulate up and down stairs.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
- Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hand or hands.?
ADA Disclaimer
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
EEOC Statement
Sanford Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by Federal, State or local laws.
