Resident Specialist (Austin)

This is an in-office position at Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, 4800 North Lamar, Austin, Texas. No telework days. Applicants must be Texas residents or willing to relocate to Texas. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary: $2,481.75 - $3,633.29/month depending on qualifications
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance: The state pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. Eligible part-time employees receive a 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for their dependents. Employees pay the remainder of the premium via pre-tax paycheck deduction.
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• 8 hours sick leave per month
• 8 hours vacation per month, with potential to earn more with longevity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Additional benefits for active employees: ERS Texas Health Benefits

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality care, treatment, training, and support for all residents in their living environments.
• Ensures residents’ safety, health, and well-being; responds to emergencies, injuries, or complaints according to policy and procedure.
• Monitors living conditions, activities, and wardrobes; submits monitoring reports.
• Participates as a team member to plan resident assessments and program goals, objectives, strategies, and activities.
• Assesses and documents residents’ progress toward program objectives.
• Implements and monitors behavior, social, and communication skill training and activities.
• Counsels residents and documents behaviors or discipline.
• Communicates with other residence and facility employees or other interested parties regarding residents' program and progress.
• Maintains facility property, equipment, and residents’ personal effects.
• May transport residents or make travel arrangements.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid (required).
• Shift: 3PM-11PM (weekends required).
• Duty requires up to 10% travel within Texas, occasional weekend travel, and the ability to lift 10 pounds.

Qualifications

Resident Specialist II: Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent plus three months of experience working with individuals in a residential or dorm living facility. Nine semester hours of college coursework in human services, social science, or a related field may substitute for three months of experience.

Resident Specialist III: Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent plus six months of experience working with individuals in a residential or dorm living facility. Fifteen semester hours of college coursework in human services, social science, or a related field may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of techniques used in planning and monitoring recreational and social activities in a residential rehabilitation setting.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent problems, growth, and development.
• Knowledge of techniques used in planning and monitoring activities of residents in special schools or correctional homes.
• Knowledge of techniques used in counseling children and parents.
• Ability to facilitate productive interaction between residents and staff.
• Ability to assess residents' functional levels and train others.