Resident Assistant, Scranton (FT wknds 3(12)hr shifts)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Administratively responsible to the Supervisor and/or the Assistant Supervisor on duty, the Resident Assistant is responsible for carrying out the assigned programs to individuals of the Intermediate Care Facility Program (ICF/ID). A minimum of 85% of work-time is spent in direct individual contact. Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the individuals served.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two (2) years experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals is preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Cleared by PA State Police criminal history check
• Pass post-job offer pre-placement physical exam; and initial and subsequent annual TB screenings
• CPR certification must be obtained and maintained
• Adhere to established company/program policies and procedures and regulations relating to safety and infection control
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with individuals on caseload, families, outside agency representatives and program staff

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Medium work: duties require exerting 25-50 lbs of force occasionally (approximately 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25 lbs or force frequently (approximately 33-66% of shift)
• Position involves working in twisting, squatting, and bending positions throughout shift
• Must be able to assist with individual transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilet facilities, ambulation difficulties, and seizures
• Position involves implementing IBP's and crisis intervention i.e., physical redirection, restraint, and techniques for protection of self and others
• Sight, hearing, and speech sufficient to effectively communicate with individuals is required
• Must have ability to attend to various emergency and other individual medical needs in various program locations as situations demand
• Must be able to travel to various program locations as needed

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

• Position required occasional crisis intervention
• Position involves occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials
• Position involves frequent work in and around bathroom/shower areas where floors may be wet

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in residential settings for developmentally disabled individuals
• Position involves participation in indoor and outdoor activities during all seasons of the year
• Occasionally environment may be noisy and distracting