Gateway Homes is currently recruiting for Recovery Support Specialists for our Adolescent Male Home at our Chesterfield location.

Shift: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Position Summary:

This position provides direct care to individuals with serious mental illness in a residential setting. The purpose of this position is to provide designated services and to ensure a healthy, safe and supportive living environment for individuals participating in Gateway programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeps current with all mandatory training requirements including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, TOVA,
• Educates, monitors, and coaches residents as needed to ensure residents understand the purpose and importance of taking medications as prescribed,
• Provides therapeutic supervision including monitoring, mentoring, and interacting with residents,
• Assists residents with meal preparation and nutritional intake as needed and provide meals according to shift requirements,
• Assists residents with activities of daily care and living as needed,
• Completes required documentation, including but not limited to shift reports, progress notes, and serious incident reports,
• Monitors the physical environment of the facility and its equipment; takes appropriate measures to correct any identified safety hazard; ensures the environment is clean and orderly,
• Assists the Team Leader in maintaining standards and regulations that are required by the program,
• Provides transportation as assigned by Team Leader;
• Assists with ordering medications, checking in cycle medications, and maintaining the med cart.

Required Experience or professional qualifications:·

• Experience providing services to individuals with behavioral health challenges.
• Prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or human services.
• Prefer candidates who are Qualified Mental Health Professional-Child (QMHP-C) certified or QMHP eligible.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• The ability to establish strong therapeutic relationships with individuals is essential.
• Must have Medication Aid Training, CPR, and TOVA Certifications; (will train after hired)
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Background and DMV Checks

If you are looking to join an agency that is growing in the State of Virginia and on the cutting edge of mental health rehabilitative services, Gateway Homes Inc. may be a great fit for you!

The position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is subject to the personnel policies of Gateway Homes and reports to the Team Leader.

Gateway Homes, Inc. strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against, or harassment of, employees, applicants, clients, or any other covered persons because of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex (sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• QMHP Certification or are eligible (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person