Overnight Residential Assistant - Youth

The Guild for Human Services; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Retirement plan after 2 years

Generous paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The Guild for Human Services in Massachusetts is seeking staff for overnight shifts Wednesday to Saturday. You will provide care to individuals with intellectual disabilities, support daily living activities, and help implement individualized plans.

Join a dedicated team delivering collaborative care, maintaining a safe environment, and contributing to residents' well-being with supervision and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates preferred, High School Diploma required.
• Mandatory English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

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 team to maintain a clean, safe living environment and complete laundry and cleaning tasks.
• Assist in developing and implementing each individual’s residential ISP/IEP and daily activity schedule.
• Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans.

Skills

Attendance

English proficiency

CPI crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma required

Associates preferred

Job description

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

Brief DescriptionThe Guild offers employment to dedicated professionals who work Wednesday to Saturday, delivering collaborative care to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Schedule: Wednesday - SaturdayThe 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 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/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 transportations 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 meet undergo Massachusetts background check.

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.