Lead Overnight Residential Assistant - Adult Program

The Guild for Human Services; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The Guild for Human Services in Sudbury, MA is seeking an Overnight Residential Supervisor to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. You will stay awake during the night, assist in morning activities, and help transport individuals as needed.

Your role includes implementing behavior supports, maintaining a safe home, and coordinating with the team on daily schedules and service plans, while documenting activities and medications per MAP guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work overnight and in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake during overnight shift and provide support as needed.
• Complete overnight checklists and reports per service plan.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment and assist with transportation.
• Assist in development and implementation of IEP/ISP and daily activity schedule.
• Administer and record medications in accordance with MAP.

Skills

Mature judgment

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Written and spoken English

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday

Brief Description

Sudbury House

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday

Mission

The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.

At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

Summary

To assist the Residential Manager (or ARM/ Assistant Overnight Supervisor or Overnight Supervisor) in the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential program for each of their assigned individuals by providing support on the overnight hours and leading the program in the mornings in preparation for the day including transportation to the school program.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Remain awake for the entire shift and to provide support to individuals in the house as needed.
• Complete overnight checklists and reports as outlined by each individual's service plan and/or behavior plan
• 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 IEP/ISP and daily activity schedule
• Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans for individuals who live in the home
• Assist in record keeping and report writing, as assigned
• Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care
• Administer and record individuals' medications, in compliance with MAP
• Able to transport individuals to various locations
• 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 weekends, holidays and inclement weather situations
• Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals
• 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 transportations 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 a High School Diploma
• Undergo background record check process
• Valid driver's license

Summary

Why Should You Apply:

As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

The Guild Offers

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and growth