Residential Specialist

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Residential Specialist to join our team. The Residential Specialist provides direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) residing in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF). This role ensures the health, safety, and wellbeing of residents by assisting with daily living activities, implementing individualized service plans, and promoting independence and community integration. Travel required.

Your role in action:

• Medication monitoring 
• Documents and maintains records on consumers.
• Communicates progress and information on consumers to treatment team.
• Provides transportation.
• Assist with care of residential facility.
• Complies with all regulations according to state agency standards.
• Support residents in participating in recreational, social, and community activities to enhance quality of life and promote inclusion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).

 Experience:

• Must have (2) years related experience and be able to transport in agency or personal vehicle.

 Other Key Requirements:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Must be able to interact effectively within the organization.

·         The person must be flexible and punctual.

·         Must be able to demonstrate both verbal and written communication skills.

·         Must possess problem solving and interpersonal skills.

·         The person must be able to demonstrate knowledge of state agency’s guidelines and standards.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

·         This posting is associated with position #2972.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.