Residential Specialist 11p-7a

Burrell Behavioral Health

Medicine and Health

Springfield, MO - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Experteer Overview

In this role you support residents in a residential housing setting, promoting safety and independence while delivering coaching, skill development, and treatment plan implementation. You collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care, document accurately, and respond to crises. You help residents build daily living skills and navigate behavioral health challenges. This position offers growth, robust training, and a mission-driven workplace.

Compensation / Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (24/7 counseling)
Mileage reimbursement for work travel
Employee discounts (hotels, theme parks, college tuition)
Paid time off for full-time employees
Health, dental, vision, retirement, life benefits
Career mobility and internal advancement

Responsibilities

Provide supportive supervision to residents while promoting independence and community living
Teach and reinforce daily living skills (meal prep, housekeeping, hygiene, laundry, activity planning)
Facilitate resident groups and promote participation and positive behavioral change
Implement treatment plan interventions in daily interactions
Monitor safety and security of residents, facilities, and environments
Support crisis intervention and conflict resolution to maintain a structured living environment
Monitor resident interactions, visitor activity, and program compliance for a safe setting
Administer, document, count, and oversee medications per procedures
Communicate with nursing staff and treatment team about medical/behavioral health needs
Serve as staff advisor for residents and complete related treatment planning/documentation
Complete progress notes and logs accurately within required timeframes
Attend and participate in meetings with residential staff and treatment teams

Key requirements

High school diploma or GED (required)
Some experience in Human Services or related field (required)
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field (preferred)
Associate degree in Behavioral Health Services or related field (may be considered)
CPR and First Aid certification (required)
Medication Administration training (required by program)
Annual TB testing and physical health screenings (required)
Background screenings (criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect, fingerprint) (required)
21+ years of age (required)
Valid Missouri driver's license (required)
Ability to read/interpret safety rules and procedures
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to maintain professional relationships
Sound judgment and ability to work under supervision
Physical ability to perform sedentary work with occasional movement

empathetic and patient demeanor clear communication team collaboration Medication administration documentation documentation and record-keeping crisis intervention techniques

Description

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