Summary of Position: As a Residential Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our mental health residential facility for adults in Vermont. This role encompasses elements from various positions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to support and care. Essential Functions: + Serve as a primary support staff in a residential setting, working with adults with developmental disabilities. + Provide total care for day-to-day tasks, including bathing, grooming, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. + Provide transportation to and from community activities, mental health appointments, and school (if applicable). Use of personal vehicle may be required. + Promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activities and exercise. + Provide individualized services across different settings, including in the community. + Deliver and administer medication according to agency guidelines. + Contribute to the development and ensure support with progress towards objectives identified in Individual Support Agreement (ISA). + Preserve privacy, confidentiality, and ensure dignity for all residents. + Capture online notes, data related to residents’ daily experiences, and treatment plan progress in electronic medical record software. + Lift and transfer residents, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner + Work with 1-2 clients in crisis or with high clinical acuity including supporting client 2 or 3 on 1 while maintaining client in line of sight at all times. + Be a positive influence. + Shape new behaviors and support learning through implementing customized behavior plans and developing healthy, therapeutic relationships with residents. + Provide safe and reliable supervision, navigating stressful or escalated moments. + Attend training, workshops, and treatment team meetings. + Other duties as assigned. Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.