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Residential Support Staff (Ashland, KY)
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$41,100 / year median in Kentucky
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.
Salary:
$12.50/hourEducation Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalentJob Summary:
The Residential Support Staff is responsible for supporting the daily living and psychosocial needs of residents at Pollard Place. This role involves monitoring day-to-day operations, assisting residents with basic life skills, and supervising medication self-administration, while fostering a safe and supportive environment for individuals with severe mental illness.Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist and monitor residents with daily living skills Supervise medication self-administration in accordance with guidelines Provide support with psychosocial rehabilitation activities Maintain a structured and safe residential environment Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and supervisors Document resident activities and progress as requiredExperience and Qualifications:
Must be able to work with and relate to adults with severe mental illness in a residential setting Strong written and verbal communication skills required Prior experience working with individuals with SMI (serious mental illness) is preferred This is a full time positionBenefits
- Dental Insurance