**This is a full-time position**
$1,000 sign-on bonus.
BrightQuest is an organization dedicated to providing highly specialized treatment serving individuals and families suffering from complex mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Our vision at BrightQuest is to provide best in class treatment founded on a therapeutic community model that provides a supportive environment for social skills development and reparative attachment experiences. Our mission is to provide hope, strength and inspiration for individuals and families suffering from mental health, co-occurring, and substance use disorders so that they can heal, transform their lives, and realize all the possibilities of a life in recovery. We value our employees and contractors, and our goal is to engage those who share our core values and our vision.
BrightQuest is currently recruiting for Residential Support Staff. We are looking for a talented individual to join our team at our beautiful San Diego location. This role will give the opportunity to enhance skills and knowledge necessary to advance in the Mental and Behavioral Health Field. Additionally, giving the opportunity to advance professionally within our organization!
The Residential Support Staff is responsible for assisting the clinical team and other Support Staff in providing support and supervision of independent living skills of clients living in program operated house.
**This is a full-time position**
Shifts include: (Open Availability Preferred) (NOT a Monday-Friday position, weekend availability is required)
Day shift 6am-2pm
Second Shift 2pm-10pm
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- Bachelors’ Degree preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Successfully complete drug screening, DMV, and comprehensive background check
- Must be in good health, and shall be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks
- Ability to perform general housekeeping such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
- Preferred candidates should have sound understanding of mental illness, co-occurring disorders and milieu therapy
- Knowledge of records keeping, documenting, and filing
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Observes residents to monitor activities and behavior, and documents notable behaviors, medical and medication behaviors, and rules violations. Provide one-to-one supervision for any patient at risk
- Reinforce positive behaviors of clients, and promotes social interaction by conversing with them, participating in activities with them, etc.
- Ensures a clean, safe, and secure environment conducive to behavioral changes based on program rules and regulations
- Offer assistance with admissions and discharges, performing room moves, arranging transportation, delivering amenities as requested, and relaying accurate information from the clinical and administrative teams in a timely manner
- Participates in the inspection of the residences for fire, safety, and maintenance purposes and conducts required scheduled fire and safety drills.
- Relate professionally, ethically, and compassionately to clients, peers, and staff at all times
BrightQuest Treatment Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay:$20/hr
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have open availability? If not, please describe your current availability/ what shifts you are looking for. Please keep in mind, this is not a Monday - Friday position. Weekend availability is a must.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Professional Mental/Behavioral Health Direct care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person