Residential Assistant BONUS - Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services : Job Details

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center based in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a Full Time Residential Assistant (40 hrs/wk, night shift 10:45pm-7:00am). Full training will be given to you to provide direct social service assistance to individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. Do you have the passion to make a difference in the lives of adults with severe and persistent mental illness in their home setting? Are you someone who can engage with clients and create an atmosphere of trust and love? We want you!For the right candidate, we offer either part-time or full-time benefits-eligible schedules. Shift differential is available for nights and weekends.Ridgeview is currently offering a bonus program available after your successful 90 day orientation period in return for a one year service commitment. When you invest in us, we invest in you! Ridgeview has been named a 2024 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, which is a testament to our staff who unite behind the idea of One Ridgeview. Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY Where life's complexities are met with hope REQUIREMENTSHigh school or GED. Experience in residential facilities, mental health, or behavioral health preferred. Valid Tennessee driver's license and a safe driving record required.JOB DUTIESThis position is primarily responsible for the supervision and safety of all residents in a 10 bed group home for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Residential assistants offer daily training to each resident on Activities of Daily Living such as cooking, cleaning and hygiene. RAs distribute medications and ensure that the home is maintained in the manner required by licensure.BENEFITSRidgeview offers a full line of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance and Wellness Plan. Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corp site. Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available.Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.