Residential Assistant - Adult Developmental Disabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, and direction to consumers within the home
• Record significant shift happenings/observations in daily log
• Monitor each consumer and attend to consumers’ needs throughout the shift
• Responsible for distribution and documentation of all medications scheduled during the shift
• Provide training/direction, supervision and assistance with daily routine, i.e. hygiene, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, laundry and household chores
• Be knowledgeable of and participate in developing implementing the individual treatment plan for each consumer
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings and other meetings directed by the Program Supervisor
• Participate in on-going training to learn various behavior management methods and techniques
• Remain up to date and in compliance with required training

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent with six (6) months experience related to the social services field required for scheduled hours
• Valid Driver's License required
• All positions must have a valid driver's license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retailer plan
• Flexible spending plans

Other Duties as Required

• For Substitute Residential Assistants (Per-Diem)
• Must work 1 shift every 30 Days
• Must work 2 or more Holidays per year
• Must be available for weekend shifts based on program needs
• Must attend 8 staff meetings annually