Residential Care Specialist - Full Time 7:00am-7:30pm
Havenwyck Hospital, Auburn Hills, MI, United States
Position Summary
The Residential Care Specialist (RCS) performs routine residential care duties and selected non‑professional services under the supervision of the Director of Residential Services, Program Manager and RCS Supervisor. Duties include providing a safe and therapeutic environment while caring for children and adolescents in a manner that considers safety, residents’ rights, and comfort. The RCS continuously observes residents’ behavior, mental status, and activities, reports this information to the appropriate clinical staff, assists with activities of daily living, and encourages independent behavior. Other typical duties are assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers, and participating in implementing the resident’s individualized plan of care.
Responsibilities
Follows instructions given by Program Director/RCS Supervisor as outlined in policies and procedures.
Provides care to children and adolescents (9‑18) in a manner that considers safety, residents’ rights, comfort, level of development, and the therapeutic environment.
Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents.
Assists with resident trips outside the center and transportation in hospital van as needed.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Free basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
SoFi student loan refinancing program
Student loan repayment program – for some degrees and criteria
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Prefer a minimum of two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health, or related fields.
Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed is preferred.
Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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The Residential Care Specialist (RCS) performs routine residential care duties and selected non‑professional services under the supervision of the Director of Residential Services, Program Manager and RCS Supervisor. Duties include providing a safe and therapeutic environment while caring for children and adolescents in a manner that considers safety, residents’ rights, and comfort. The RCS continuously observes residents’ behavior, mental status, and activities, reports this information to the appropriate clinical staff, assists with activities of daily living, and encourages independent behavior. Other typical duties are assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers, and participating in implementing the resident’s individualized plan of care.
Responsibilities
Follows instructions given by Program Director/RCS Supervisor as outlined in policies and procedures.
Provides care to children and adolescents (9‑18) in a manner that considers safety, residents’ rights, comfort, level of development, and the therapeutic environment.
Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents.
Assists with resident trips outside the center and transportation in hospital van as needed.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Free basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
SoFi student loan refinancing program
Student loan repayment program – for some degrees and criteria
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Prefer a minimum of two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health, or related fields.
Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed is preferred.
Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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