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Job: Residential Support Specialist

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Jobing Description

Summary:
Provides support to clients in a residential or independent living setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitors and reports the activities of residents in a twenty-four (24) hour facility.
  • Provides for the security of the facility and safety of the residents.
  • Manages and documents emergency situations and notifies appropriate staff.
  • Enforces the rules of the program as they apply to the residents.
  • Completes daily progress note in medical record per ISP and pertinent events.
  • Performs member and/or house related data management and clerical activities on assignment basis.
  • Reports to staff at the end of each shift.
  • Participates in Recovery Team meetings as necessary.
  • Transports members and children to and from appointments.
  • Monitors members self-administration of medications.
  • Maintains appropriate member/staff boundaries.
  • Provides other duties as assigned.

    Skills / Requirements

    Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED and some experience working in a residential treatment program.

    Additional Requirements,
    Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  • Valid Arizona Driver‚s license, proof of current insurance and willingness to use personal vehicle. Driver's license is an essential requirement for performing duties for this position.
  • Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a license suspension in past 3 years.
    Driver‚s license is an essential requirement for performing duties for this position.
  • TB skin test, physical assessment, and fingerprint card.
  • Must possess and maintain certification in Infants and Children First Aid and CPR. Must be physically able to perform CPR and Standard First Aid.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Demonstrates clinical competency in accordance with standards for the position.
  • Demonstrates competencies in accordance with CODAC standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a monitor of clients in residential or independent living treatment.
  • Ability to assess potential crisis situations and take appropriate preventive action.
  • Ability to effectively handle emergency situations and take necessary action.
  • Some knowledge of drug addiction and treatment methods.
  • Ability to communicate and interact with clients receiving treatment for drug abuse.
  • Ability to receive Arizona Department of Transportation (DOT) certification to drive agency vehicles.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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    (520) 327-4505
    (520) 202-1718 fax

    http://www.codac.org
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