Lead Overnight Residential Assistant - Youth Program

The Guild for Human Services; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits—medical, dental, vision

Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years

Generous paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

The Guild for Human Services is seeking an Assistant Residential Manager in Billerica, Massachusetts. This role involves supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities during overnight hours and leading morning routines, including providing transportation to school programs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, demonstrate strong judgment and interpersonal skills, and be capable of implementing crisis intervention techniques. Comprehensive health benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of working under stress and de-escalating individuals.
• Background check required in Massachusetts.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residential Manager in program development and implementation.
• Ensure safety during morning transitions to school program.
• Administer medications and provide direct support during night shifts.

Skills

Mature judgment

Good interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention techniques

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associates preferred

Tools

Guild vehicles

Job description

Schedule

Sunday-Wednesday or 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.

Job 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

• Provide leadership for the morning routine at the house before students leave for school by making AM assignments, ensuring all students complete their morning routines including ADLs and breakfast and ensuring medication is given
• Oversee a safe morning transition from the residence to the day program by ensuring all protocols are followed including ensuring all students are safely loaded onto the house vehicles with correct ratio of supervision, completing the AM transition sheet and ensuring all students arrive safely at the school
• 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

• Associates preferred, High School Diploma required
• A valid driver's license
• Must undergo Massachusetts background check

Benefits

• 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