Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care
Job overview
The Residential Specialist | Swing role at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care involves providing recovery-oriented, person-centered care in an inpatient residential treatment setting, focusing on safety and support for residents.
Responsibilities and impact
The Residential Specialist ensures property and resident safety, collaborates with staff to reinforce behavior expectations, supports resident goals, assists with medication monitoring, maintains facility cleanliness, and communicates essential information to the team.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with preference for chemical dependency professionals or peer mentors, a Food Handler Permit, valid Washington State driver's license, and ability to pass background checks. Experience with addiction, withdrawal, treatment resources, and working in medical or residential settings is preferred. Skills include trauma-informed care, communication, teamwork, multicultural awareness, and flexibility.
Work environment and culture
The role requires working in a multidisciplinary team with a focus on trauma-informed, person-centered care in a residential treatment environment, emphasizing flexibility and professional boundaries.
Company information
Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care provides behavioral health services including inpatient recovery programs, focusing on addiction and related challenges.
Team overview
The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to recovery-oriented care at Recovery Place Seattle Inpatient Services.
Job location and travel
The position involves overnight swing shifts during weekdays and weekends at Recovery Place Seattle, with work performed indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
Unique job features
The job includes shift differentials for overnight hours and requires flexibility to work shifts on short notice, with duties involving both resident care and facility safety.
Company overview
Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care provides comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services, focusing on community-based care. They generate revenue through a combination of government funding, insurance reimbursements, and client fees. Established in 1965, the organization has a long history of supporting individuals and families in the Puget Sound region with a wide range of therapeutic and support services, including crisis intervention, outpatient treatment, and housing assistance.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience and skills in working with diverse populations, especially those impacted by trauma, homelessness, and substance use, as this aligns closely with Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care's Residential Specialist role.
Emphasize your ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, your familiarity with trauma-informed care principles, and your experience in residential or medical settings to match key job requirements.
Apply to this position through multiple platforms including Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or managers in the Recovery Place Seattle Inpatient Services division; start conversations by referencing your shared interest in trauma-informed care or asking about how the team manages safety and resident engagement during swing shifts.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'trauma-informed care,' 'residential treatment,' 'behavioral health,' 'safety,' and 'multidisciplinary team,' ensuring these terms appear naturally in your skills and experience sections.
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