Residential Coordinator - Bureau of Prisons - 2nd Shift - Springfield - Family Guidance Centers, Inc

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position involves working with Federal Bureau of Prisons offenders, which requires the job applicant to pass a thorough, federal background check conducted by Bureau of Prisons staff. 

• Support treatment plans by reporting client observations and support decisions concerning therapy, discipline and privilege (at a minimum twice per shift and subject to change depending on need)

• Assists case manager/counselor with client activities by implementing scheduled and/or requested activities.

• Works cooperatively with members of the nursing and medical staff to monitor clients’ vital signs, observe urine drops, monitor self-administration of medications, monitor clients, and chart all pertinent data.

• Performs room and facility checks, at varying intervals, to ensure client’s comfort, safety, and well-being.

• Supervise and manage the behavior of clients and provide appropriate behavioral interventions and consequences.\

Schedule: Flexible Schedule (40 hours per week)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: Up to $16.20 per hour; based on experience

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma / GED required; Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged to apply. 

Certification, Licensure, Registrations: N/A

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental 
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP 
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package