Residential Assistant Part Time - Adult

Locations: Waltham, Burlington, Framingham, Maynard, and Sudbury. The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula, and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.

About the Role

To assist the Residential Manager (or Lead/Assistant Residential Manager) in the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential program for each assigned individual.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a team to maintain a clean, safe, positive living environment for each individual who lives at the residence, including completing laundry and cleaning assignments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of each individual’s residential ISP/IEP and daily activity schedule.
• Attend and support individuals participating in all community experiences.
• Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans for individuals who live in the home.
• Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care.
• Administer and record individuals’ medications, in compliance with MAP.
• Provide direct supervision and care to individuals, including 1:1 responsibilities at all times and locations.
• Participate in any meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning, as directed.
• Engage in de-escalation of individuals.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job, including during inclement weather.
• Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives, and a willingness to learn.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
• Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportation of individuals.
• Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI).
• The ability to assist individuals in evacuation from the residence.

Requirements

• A minimum of an Associate’s Degree is preferred; prior experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background requirements.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification or the ability to obtain MAP certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.