Residential Specialist OR , Newton​/Andover, NJ

Job Description

Responsible for assisting with the operation of the Residential Program for individuals with various mental health experiences. Helps residents in all activities supporting their goals including personal care and daily living skills. Supports creation of a safe and clean living environment for residents and assists with management of resident household, including running errands and preparation of meals. Coordinates with other staff and service providers to support the creation of comprehensive programs that focus on the development of community living skills and increased independence.

Work Location - Newton & Andover area

11AM-7PM Shift OR 12PM-8PM

Tuesday
- Saturday

• Participates in development and implementation of the schedule of daily activities and therapeutic services to residents.
• Assists with personal care to residents and supports residents by utilizing intervention strategies as outlined in care plans.
• Sees that daily activities proceed smoothly and that regular schedules are maintained.
• Supports administration of medication to residents in accordance with program policies, nursing care plans, and physician orders and accompanies residents to physician offices or hospital when needed.
• Provides support in the development of independent living skills, (i.e., shopping, nutrition, cooking, cleaning, etc.), self-care skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal functioning.
• Observes resident ability to function and provides community integration and support services to residents according to individual plans of care.
• Facilitates contact and provides assistance to members of the Crisis Services Team regarding individuals in residence as needed.
• Participates in building and maintaining community connections.
• Provides shift and chart notes for residents, accurately reflecting current progress towards objectives as outlined in resident care plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Human Services or related field.
• Current adult CPR, AED & First Aid Certifications at time of hire or within 6 months of hire.
• NJ Driving License with a clean record.
• Fingerprinting is required for this position

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of All Spire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker’s Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker’s Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace":
  Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennia ls" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care:
  Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of…