Residential Specialist - Atlantic Health System : Job Details

Responsible for assisting with the operation of the Residential Program for individuals with various mental health experiences. Helps residents in all activities supporting their goals including personal care and daily living skills. Supports creation of a safe and clean living environment for residents and assists with management of resident household, including running errands and preparation of meals. Coordinates with other staff and service providers to support the creation of comprehensive programs that focus on the development of community living skills and increased independence.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Participates in development and implementation of the schedule of daily activities and therapeutic services to residents.

2. Assists with personal care to residents and supports residents by utilizing intervention strategies as outlined in care plans.

3. Sees that daily activities proceed smoothly and that regular schedules are maintained.

4. Supports administration of medication to residents in accordance with program policies, nursing care plans, and physician orders and accompanies residents to physician offices or hospital when needed.

5. Provides support in the development of independent living skills, (i.e., shopping, nutrition, cooking, cleaning, etc.), self-care skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal functioning.

6. Observes resident ability to function and provides community integration and support services to residents according to individual plans of care.

7. Facilitates contact and provides assistance to members of the Crisis Services Team regarding individuals in residence as needed.

8. Participates in building and maintaining community connections.

9. Provides shift and chart notes for residents, accurately reflecting current progress towards objectives as outlined in resident care plans.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Services or related field.

2. 2 years of experience in Residential care or relevant area.

3. Current adult CPR, AED & First Aid Certifications at time of hire or within 6 months of hire.

4. Trained in nursing care and fire safety regulations.

5. Valid NJ Drivers Licenses with a clean record.

6. Fingerprint is required for this position.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

+ Atlantic Mobile Health

+ Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

+ 100 Best Companies to Work For and FORTUNE magazine for 15 years

+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

+ Gold-Level Well Workplace : Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine

+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine

+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

+ NJ Sustainable Business

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a womans breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.