2nd Shift - Residential Aide - Rehabilitative Behavioral Health

2nd Shift - Residential Aide - Rehabilitative Behavioral Health

$500 Signing Bonus for full-time positions

The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Residential Aide to join our Residential Treatment Teams. This individual will provide assistance to residents in various residential settings in the community and will provide training and support to the extent determined by each individual’s service plan. This role is different from many Residential Aide positions as these are hands-off facilities – there is no expectation for bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.

of residents.

Seeking To Fill
2nd shift 3:00 – 11:00 pm – full-time (Tues-Sat)
2nd shift 3:00 – 11:00 pm – full-time (Fri-Tues)

What You’ll Do

• Implement programming on a one-on-one training basis. Assist in the formulation of the individual’s service plan, when appropriate.
• Make observations and complete progress notes in accordance with established agency procedures.
• Assist and train individuals in daily living skills such as laundry, cleaning, cooking, communication and social skills, recreation, grocery shopping, personal hygiene, and self-care skills as indicated in the individual’s service plan.
• Monitor residents’ self-administration of medications according to agency procedures to ensure that proper dosages are taken at specified time intervals.
• Assist individuals in the proper use of their funds.
• Monitor the facility grounds and individual living area for appropriate behavior of residents and guests. Redirect residents as appropriate.
• Assist in crisis resolution using the least restrictive intervention in accordance with established agency procedures.
• Provide resident/client transportation to activities of daily living as needed.
• Meet occasionally with Site Supervisor regarding general problems and concerns pertaining to individuals served and their community adjustment.

About Us: For 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience working with the emotionally impaired or developmentally disabled or similar impairments preferred.
• A car and a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability through the Agency’s insurance carrier required.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery-centered mission.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenged.
• Successful compliance with the background screening and requirements of Ohio Administrative Code .
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality, following rules of HIPAA.
• Ability to work a flexible, varied schedule
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are in congruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.

What We Offer

• Working within a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
• A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
• Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• Full Time Employees will receive:
• Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
• Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability

Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.