Part - Time Residential Assistant

Burke; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Burke in Diboll, TX is seeking a Part-Time Residential Assistant to provide training, care, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an ICF/IDD group home setting. You will help create a safe, home-like environment while assisting with day-to-day living activities.

The Residential Assistant works closely with other professionals, completes required documentation, and assists with maintaining the group home to support residents who live there.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Driving record that meets Burke’s insurance requirements.
• Ability to appropriately document services and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to successfully complete required training, including SAMA, CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Van Driving, and required training modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, supervision, and support with day-to-day living activities.
• Promote a positive, safe, and home-like environment.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals supporting individuals in the home.
• Complete routine documentation and maintain detailed, accurate records.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the group home.
• Provide consistent and dependable support to individuals receiving services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job description

Location: Diboll Group Home - Diboll, TX
Position Number: P#550
Compensation: $13.80 per hour
Work Schedule: Part-time; hours and days will vary

About the Role

The Part-Time Residential Assistant (RA) provides training, care, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in an ICF/IDD group home setting. This position helps create a safe, positive, and home-like environment while supporting individuals with day-to-day living activities.

The Residential Assistant works closely with other professionals, completes required documentation, and assists with maintaining the group home and supporting the needs of the individuals who live there.

What You'll Do

• Provide training, supervision, and support with day-to-day living activities.
• Promote a positive, safe, and home-like environment.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals supporting individuals in the home.
• Complete routine documentation and maintain detailed, accurate records.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the group home.
• Provide consistent and dependable support to individuals receiving services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What You Need

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Driving record that meets Burke's insurance requirements.
• Ability to appropriately document services and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to successfully complete required training, including Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Van Driving, and required training modules.

Preferred

• Six (6) months of experience working with individuals in a direct care role.

Physical Requirements

This position requires sight, hearing, talking, walking, driving a vehicle, and sufficient hand and finger dexterity to perform job duties. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.