MS Resident Support
Cooper Riis
Summary
Schedule: Days, Evenings and Over nights, 3 shifts per month
Job description
Residential Support Staff - Direct Care - PRN
Schedule: Days, Evenings and Over nights, 3 shifts per month
Location: Mill Spring, NC
Responsibilities
- Helps lead recreational, social, and cultural activities
- Encourages participation and can facilitate other activities as needed for residents who aren't participating in the planned activities
- Support residents in their recovery plans and goals
- Fill in for our Lodge Advisors as needed
- Provides support in crisis management
- Completing documentation
- Assists with procedures such as urine drug screens, breathalyzer, and medication administration
- Transports and accompanies residents on community-based trips, outings, reactional, social, and cultural activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience working with adults with mental health challenges
- At least 21 years of age, current driver's license, and acceptable driving record to be covered by company insurance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience working with adults with mental health challenges
- At least 21 years of age
- Current driver's license
- Acceptable driving record to be covered by company insurance
Benefits
- Retirement Plan with company match
- Free Meals on shift
Company overview
Cooper Riis is a specialized mental health care organization focused on providing comprehensive residential treatment services for individuals with mental health challenges. The organization operates as a therapeutic community that emphasizes holistic healing and recovery-oriented care. Cooper Riis offers a structured residential environment where clients receive personalized treatment plans combining clinical therapy, psychiatric care, and supportive community living. Their approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities with practical life skills development, creating a nurturing environment for long-term recovery. The organization is known for its commitment to treating the whole person rather than just symptoms, addressing emotional, psychological, and social aspects of mental health. Cooper Riis serves individuals dealing with various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other complex psychiatric needs. Their treatment philosophy emphasizes empowerment, self-discovery, and building meaningful connections within a supportive community setting. The organization represents a distinctive model in mental health care that bridges clinical treatment with residential community support.