Overnight Residential Assistant - Adult

The Guild for Human Services; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Retirement plan contributions

Generous paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community support organization in Massachusetts is seeking dedicated staff to provide care and support to individuals in residential settings. Responsibilities include administering medication, maintaining a safe environment, and assisting in the implementation of individual support plans. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and valid driver's license, with preferred qualifications of an associate's degree. The role offers competitive health benefits, retirement contributions, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred; High School Diploma required.
• Valid driver's license needed.
• Must undergo Massachusetts background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals in a residence.
• Administer and record medications as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Assist in development and implementation of residential ISP and daily activity schedule.
• Implement positive behavior supports and behavior plans for individuals.
• Provide supervision of all individuals under care.
• Administer and record medications per MAP.
• Provide direct supervision and 1:1 care at all times and locations.
• Participate in meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning.
• Engage in de-escalation of individuals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention techniques

English proficiency

Judgment and decision-making

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

CPI certification

Job description

Schedule

Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday

Location

Bedford 2 House

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 ISP and daily activity schedule.
• 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 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 transportation of individuals.
• The ability 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.