Overnight Residential Assistant - Youth

The Guild for Human Services; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; 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

Opportunities for professional development

Professional development and growth

Job summary

A supportive services organization in Bedford, MA is seeking compassionate individuals to provide support to youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe environment, administering medications, and participating in individual care plans. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to handle stressful situations. This role offers comprehensive health benefits, retirement contributions after 2 years, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.
• MAP certification or ability to obtain it within first 90 days.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Massachusetts CORI background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals in the house as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, positive living environment.
• Administer and record medications as per MAP.
• Assist in development and implementation of each individual’s residential ISP/IEP and daily activity schedule.
• Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans for residents.
• Provide supervision and direct care to individuals, including 1:1 responsibilities 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

Ability to work in stressful situations

Education

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.

Brief Description
The Guild provides supportive services to youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and related challenges.

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The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.

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.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Remain awake for the entire shift and 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/IEP 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

Qualifications

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

Summary

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

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.