Residential Specialist – Assessment and Diagnostic Program (Day)

Job overview

The Residential Specialist – Assessment and Diagnostic Program (Day) role is onsite in Chesterfield, VA. Pay is $18–$20 per hour, and day shifts are typically 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Intercept Health serves mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. The specialist serves as a positive role model and contributes to resident treatment plans by supporting daily routines, health needs, life skills, and appropriate behavior. Accurate documentation and consistent support help residents develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors.

What you'll do

• Facilitate resident medical and outside appointments, including transportation
• administer medications as appropriate and maintain medication records
• provide first aid for minor medical problems
• support residents’ schedules, hygiene, room care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and laundry
• use communication and behavioral systems to support cooperation and resolve conflicts
• intervene using the least restrictive alternative to protect residents
• review and document resident records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential specialist

assessment and diagnostic program

day

chesterfield va

onsite

$18–$20/hr

resident support

medication records

behavioral health

intercept health

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance options
• dental and vision insurance
• health and child care flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• eight observed holidays.

Why this role

Assessment and Diagnostic Program; day shifts typically run 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; education pathways include a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree plus three months of experience with children, or a high school diploma/GED plus six months of such experience.

About the employer

Intercept Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.