What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Advisor (Days) position at Menninger?
Key Functions
1. Promote and maintain a safe environment conducive to recovery.
- Reports client safety concerns to Program Leadership.
- Maintains compliance with all established program policies, processes, and procedures.
- Conducts situation monitoring in assigned settings to provide a continually safe environment.
- Follows established program guidelines for intervening and supporting clients who are in distress while under their supervision.
- Assists in monitoring sobriety and helping insure absence of all illicit drugs and alcohol in residences.
2. Provide assistance in activities of daily living in a goal-directed manner consistent with the client’s recovery plan.
3. Facilitate the development of appropriate behaviors, self-expression, and social interaction.
4. Assist in the provision and / or reinforcement of vocational, educational, social, and recreational rehabilitative experiences for clients.
5. Maintain a physical and psychological environment that facilitates the improved functioning of clients.
6. Provide input to the Program Staff and participate in other educational and clinical committee work as assigned; contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
Education Required : High School Diploma
Education Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field.
License / Certification : TX Driver's License
Experience : Prior experience in a mental health setting is desired.
