Residential Specialist- Substance Use Disorder-Full-Time Dover, OH

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

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Education & Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in working with individuals in crisis or other relevant field
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Preferred

• Ohio CDCA or SWA certification
• Licensed Behavioral Specialists must have clinical oversight by an independently licensed staff person

Essential Functions

Qualifications

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Ability to physically restrain residents whose ages, heights and weights vary.  Ability to provide services in the community,
• client homes or at work locations which may include facilities with multiple levels and may require walking, standing and lifting.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully meet pre-employment drug screen, physical exam and tuberculosis test requirements.
• Successfully meet all pre-employment background requirements.

enefits include

• Free CEU trainings
• Competitive medical benefits including a low cost monthly premium option for employee or employee + children!
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our collective success.