Resident Advisor - Corrections (1st Shift)

Talbert House

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Cincinnati, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide a supportive and secure therapeutic environment for clients in behavioral health and addiction recovery. Responsibilities include monitoring client activities, administering medications, conducting safety searches, and managing crises.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in a residential behavioral health setting. You possess effective verbal and written communication skills, intermediate problem-solving abilities, and basic conflict resolution/crisis management skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Core Correctional Practices

Computer-based programs

Data management

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Medication distribution

Job Description

Position Summary: 

Is a team member in a residential behavioral health setting, helping to provide a supportive, therapeutic environment for clients in recovery and/or treatment for behavioral health (including SUD) disorders or addiction. Performs duties according to the program’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to maintain a safe and secure setting for clients and staff within a 24-7 residential program setting. Ensures client needs are met and program protocols are followed at all times. Must be able to cover additional shifts or complete mandatory overtime outside normally assigned schedule when needed. 

Position Description: 

  • Monitorclientactivities to ensure program guidelines are followed andappropriateclientcare is provided
  • Makeregularroundsas required by the programof buildings/grounds to ensure safety,securityandoptimalfacility operations
  • Completealldocumentation requirementsaccurately and on time,in writing or using computer-based programs or databases,ona daily basis for assignedshifts.
  • Assistclientsin makingappropriate decisions,recognizebehavior changes andmonitorclient movement
  • Distribution of medications, including monitoring and documenting dosage and schedule
  • Direct observation ofclientDrug Screens, including UAs
  • Conduct searches of clients, includingsame genderpat-downs,clientbelongingsand facilities
  •  Provideon-going oversight of client activity 
  • Respond to emergencies, which include but are not limited to medical or mental health emergencies, overdose,threatening orviolent behavior,andclient AWOLs.
  • Manage incidentsusingconflict resolution and crisis management techniques
  • Maintainappropriate,strictlyprofessionalboundaries with staff and clients
  • Complete all required training in Core Correctional Practices and apply learning to dailyinteractions
  • Perform routine non-clinical intake duties asrequired
  • Operate vehicle to transport clients asrequired
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Intermediate level problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
  • Effective use of computer and basic data managementfor record-keeping purposes
  • Basic conflict resolution/crisis management skills and techniques
  • Driving if requiredby program

Job Requirements: 

  • High School Graduate or high school equivalency
  • 0-2 yearsofexperience
  • Valid driver license and auto insurance

Essential Functions/Physical Demands: 

  • Positional:Drivingin accordance withjob duties assigned. Frequent standing and walking. Occasionalsitting.
  • Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling.Frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.    Frequent to constant reachingandhandling.
  • May requireabilityto walk up to 4 flights of stairsconsecutively,depending on location.
  • Sensory: Raresmelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional useof farvisual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation.Frequentto constanttalking/communicating.
  • Ability tooperatestandard office equipment includingcomputer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.


1st Shift: Approx. 7:00am - 3:00pm

Talbert House

Talbert House is a community-wide nonprofit network of services focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment, and reintegration. Services are provided at multiple sites throughout southwest Ohio for children, adults and families. Talbert House's mission is to empower children, adults and families to live healthy, safe and productive lives. The organization has a culture of innovation that thrives on the creation of new services that meet the community's needs while maintaining effectiveness, excellence and professionalism. Talbert House values an integrated system of high quality care focused on best practices, easy access to services, and providing a full range of services in a cost effective and efficient manner. Each year, Talbert House helps thousands of men, women, and children across southwest Ohio overcome adversity to become healthy and productive citizens. Talbert House employs over 850 staff, and has been rated the #1 mental health agency in Hamilton County for the number of cases evidencing progress.
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