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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPelton Project is recruiting Residential Specialists and Recovery Specialists, to work with individuals in mental health and addiction recovery. All shifts available. POSITIONThe Residential Specialist provides person-centered and strength-based supports for adults in mental health recovery within a residential setting. The Residential Specialist's responsibilities include helping residents with daily activities such as creating their weekly schedule, meal preparation, getting dressed for the day, health monitoring, symptom management, taking medication and vital measurements such as temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. The Residential Specialist will also support individuals in their unique goals towards accessing independent housing, employment, recreational or spiritual activities, peer supports, continuing their education and obtaining or maintaining sobriety.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThese duties are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change based on resident needs and the employer and requirements of the job change.Assess resident's unique strengths, housing histories, disabilities, and resource/support needs (e.g. food, health, transportation, etc.) and opportunities to best support the individual in their person-centered plan.Research community activities and develop internal activities/groups to support individuals in mental health recovery.Track resident goals as described on individual treatment plan and residential service plan. Complete daily documentation on supports provided to residents.Consult with the resident and partner agencies; determine goals, needs, barriers, and preferences.Provide self-sufficiency workshops in the areas of independent living skillsAssist clients with employment linkage, benefits establishment, and other services as needed to assist in reaching resident goals.Demonstrate the utmost level of integrity in all instances and show respect toward others and toward organization principles.Work respectfully and effectively in a multicultural environment.Provide support services in a non-judgemental manner.Assist clients with procuring necessary documents and services such as identification card, birth certificate, social security income, and disability income.Support residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (iADL's)including; ambulating, grooming, laundry, meal preparation, managing communication, medication management, scheduling appointments, transportation, finances, recreational activities as needed while supporting as much independence as possible.Support residents in creating positive relationships with housemates, team members and community as a whole.Communicate pertinent information with residents' families, co-workers, supervisors, case managers, prescribers while adhering to HIPPA.Identify barriers and steps necessary to overcome obstacles.Provide information, referrals, and direct advocacy as needed, utilizing internal and external resources.Link participants with services intended to address significant barriers to housing stability - e.g. mental health services, chemical dependency services, primary health services, employment and/or educational supports.In a collaborative manner, coordinate with internal and external agency representatives to ensure clients are resourced according to their needs.Build and maintain positive relationships with a network of community providers and services to address and advocate for resident needs.Mediate conflicts provide de-escalation and crisis intervention, model appropriate problem solving; and refer to appropriate services as needed.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESSubstantive working knowledge of the following evidence-based practices: collaborative problem solving, pe