Part - Time Residential Assistant

Burke; Jasper (TX); On-site; USD 15,683 - 22,337; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and supervision

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A community care organization in Jasper, Texas is looking for a dependable Part-Time Residential Assistant to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this role, you will provide supervision and support in daily activities, ensuring a positive living environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid Texas driver's license. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives through supportive care practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred six months of experience in direct care role.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide active treatment training and support as scheduled.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and home-like living environment.
• Ensure compliance with Life Safety and Health standards.
• Complete required documentation accurately.

Job description

Location: West Bay Group Home - Jasper, TX
Position Number: P #648
Schedule: Hours and days vary based on program needs
Compensation: $13.80 per hour

Position Overview

Burke is seeking a dependable and compassionate Part-Time Residential Assistant (RA) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group home setting. The RA plays a key role in providing daily supervision, active treatment support, and maintaining a safe, clean, and home-like environment while working collaboratively with other professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist residents with daily living activities
• Provide active treatment training and support as scheduled
• Promote a positive, respectful, and home-like living environment
• Ensure the group home meets Life Safety and Health standards
• Complete required documentation, including activity notes, medication inventory records, active treatment documentation, and progress reports
• Collaborate with program staff and other professionals
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Preferred: Six (6) months of experience working in a direct care role

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Valid Texas driver's license

Special Requirements

Ability to complete required training, including SAMA, CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Van Driving, and other assigned modules

Driving record must be insurable under Burke's insurance administrator

Physical Requirements

Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to drive a vehicle

Hand and finger dexterity for documentation and daily tasks

Why Join Burke?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals by supporting independence, safety, and quality of life in a residential setting. Burke provides training, supervision, and a supportive team environment